Beaver Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Beaver Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02539 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BEAVER LAKE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Beaver Lake Dam?
Beaver Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Beaver Lake Dam?
Beaver Lake Dam is owned by BEAVER LAKE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Beaver Lake Dam built?
Beaver Lake Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Beaver Lake Dam?
Beaver Lake 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 Beaver Lake Dam?
Beaver Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Beaver Lake Dam last inspected?
Beaver Lake Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.