Oleander Drive Dam

MILL BRANCH· Orangeburg, South Carolina· 13 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oleander Drive Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. 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 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage158 acre-ft
Normal Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
NID IDSCD5038

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: November 3, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CAMPBELL FARMS LLC;DOROTHY B SELLS ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oleander Drive Dam?

Oleander Drive 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 Oleander Drive Dam?

Oleander Drive Dam is owned by CAMPBELL FARMS LLC;DOROTHY B SELLS ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Oleander Drive Dam?

Oleander Drive 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 Oleander Drive Dam?

Oleander Drive 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 Oleander Drive Dam last inspected?

Oleander Drive Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2021. 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.