Robert Shirer Dam

South Carolina — Orangeburg County — BIG POPLAR CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOrangeburg
RiverBIG POPLAR CREEK
Coordinates33.53960, -80.56300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage117 acre-ft
Max Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerADAM CANTRELL AND MARY FRENCH

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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