Collums Lumber Mill Dam

TR-BIG BEAVER CREEK· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1962· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Collums Lumber Mill Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC)
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDSC00454

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 25, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RAW TIMBER LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Collums Lumber Mill Dam?

Collums Lumber Mill 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 Collums Lumber Mill Dam?

Collums Lumber Mill Dam is owned by RAW TIMBER LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Collums Lumber Mill Dam built?

Collums Lumber Mill Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Collums Lumber Mill Dam?

Collums Lumber Mill 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 Collums Lumber Mill Dam?

Collums Lumber Mill Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Collums Lumber Mill Dam last inspected?

Collums Lumber Mill Dam was last inspected on July 25, 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.