Lake Bee Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Bee Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC) |
| Dam Length | 608 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 863 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00083 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Bee Dam?
Lake Bee 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 Lake Bee Dam?
Lake Bee Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Bee Dam built?
Lake Bee Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Lake Bee Dam?
Lake Bee Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Bee Dam?
Lake Bee Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Lake Bee Dam last inspected?
Lake Bee Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.