Stillinger Lake Dam is a dam located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stillinger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stillinger Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deborah K Byrd;diane Infinger;evelyn M S Banks;mack C Stillinger Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-north Fork Edisto River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Orangeburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Fork Edisto River |
| Coordinates | 33.47350, -80.92340 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Deborah K Byrd;diane Infinger;evelyn M S Banks;mack C Stillinger Jr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04088 |
| Federal ID | SCD04088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |