D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 77 ft (taller than 99.1% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 4,027 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 39.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,034 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,066 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | SC83403 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOE SAVANNAH RIVER
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam?
D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam?
D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam is owned by DOE SAVANNAH RIVER (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam built?
D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam?
D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam?
D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam has a dam height of 77 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 D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam last inspected?
D.O.E. Savannah River Steel Creek Dam was last inspected on July 20, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.