Culler Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kitchens Dam Corbett's Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Culler Pond Dam, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1960 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
With a height of 14 feet and a length of 1005 feet, the dam serves as a barrier along Salem Creek, providing a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet for water activities and wildlife habitat. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Culler Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection took place in March 2016, with a scheduled frequency of every 5 years. While emergency action plans and risk assessment details are currently unlisted, the dam remains a vital component of the local ecosystem and recreational landscape. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the significance of maintaining and managing Culler Pond Dam to safeguard against potential risks and ensure its long-term sustainability is paramount in securing the well-being of the surrounding community and environment.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1005 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
SALEM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
87 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Culler Pond Dam