Orangeburg Substation Dam

Orangeburg County, South Carolina (near Orangeburg)

River/Stream: WHIRLWIND CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
1,103 ft
Reservoir Storage
558 acre-ft
Year Completed
1936
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
6,450 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2014-08-19

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SC10010
State
South Carolina (SC)
Coordinates
33.40834, -80.88333
Age
90 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.