Blue Circle Dam

MILL BRANCH· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1880· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Blue Circle Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 5.2% in SC)
Max Storage232 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Year Completed1880 (146 years old)
NID IDSC00411

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 11, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

PATSY B ROBINSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Blue Circle Dam?

Blue Circle Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Blue Circle Dam?

Blue Circle Dam is owned by PATSY B ROBINSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Blue Circle Dam built?

Blue Circle Dam was completed in 1880, making it 146 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Blue Circle Dam?

Blue Circle Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Blue Circle Dam?

Blue Circle Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Blue Circle Dam last inspected?

Blue Circle Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.