Orangeburg Substation Dam

South Carolina — Orangeburg County — WHIRLWIND CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOrangeburg
RiverWHIRLWIND CREEK
Coordinates33.40834, -80.88333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length1,103 ft
NID Storage558 acre-ft
Max Storage558 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 19, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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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