Culler Dam

LIMESTONE CREEK· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1895· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Culler Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1895 and is 131 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)
NID IDSC00406

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 20, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SALLY SMITH CULLER TRUSTEE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Culler Dam?

Culler 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 Culler Dam?

Culler Dam is owned by SALLY SMITH CULLER TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Culler Dam built?

Culler Dam was completed in 1895, making it 131 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 Culler Dam?

Culler 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 Culler Dam?

Culler Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Culler Dam last inspected?

Culler Dam was last inspected on July 20, 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.