Culler Millpond Dam

LONG BRANCH· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1875· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Culler Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1875 and is 151 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage147 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)
NID IDSC00429

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 13, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

KILLMAN LEROY H JR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Culler Millpond Dam?

Culler Millpond 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 Millpond Dam?

Culler Millpond Dam is owned by KILLMAN LEROY H JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Culler Millpond Dam built?

Culler Millpond Dam was completed in 1875, making it 151 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 Millpond Dam?

Culler Millpond 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 Millpond Dam?

Culler Millpond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Millpond Dam last inspected?

Culler Millpond Dam was last inspected on July 13, 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.