Culbertson Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Culbertson Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01541 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
UCHEE FARMS WOODLANDS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Culbertson Pond Dam?
Culbertson Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Culbertson Pond Dam?
Culbertson Pond Dam is owned by UCHEE FARMS WOODLANDS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Culbertson Pond Dam built?
Culbertson Pond Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Culbertson Pond Dam?
Culbertson Pond 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 Culbertson Pond Dam?
Culbertson Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Culbertson Pond Dam last inspected?
Culbertson Pond Dam was last inspected on February 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.