Ruth B Ulmer Dam
Ruth B Ulmer Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Ruth B Ulmer Dam
The primary purpose of Ruth B Ulmer Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Beverly Ulmer Trustee (private). It impounds the Tr-providence Swamp.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/12/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-providence Swamp |
| Coordinates | 33.46510, -80.54680 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BEVERLY ULMER TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03761 |
| Federal ID | SCD03761 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |