Lake Caire Yelleau Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Caire Yelleau Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01460 |
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
MICHAEL W AND GAYLE LANGAN;THOMAS AND LAURA LINDEMAYER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Caire Yelleau Dam?
Lake Caire Yelleau 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 Lake Caire Yelleau Dam?
Lake Caire Yelleau Dam is owned by MICHAEL W AND GAYLE LANGAN;THOMAS AND LAURA LINDEMAYER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Caire Yelleau Dam built?
Lake Caire Yelleau Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Caire Yelleau Dam?
Lake Caire Yelleau 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 Lake Caire Yelleau Dam?
Lake Caire Yelleau Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Caire Yelleau Dam last inspected?
Lake Caire Yelleau Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.