Lake Susan Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Susan Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01854 |
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
BOBBY M AND WILLIAM P NORRIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Susan Dam?
Lake Susan 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 Susan Dam?
Lake Susan Dam is owned by BOBBY M AND WILLIAM P NORRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Susan Dam built?
Lake Susan Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Susan Dam?
Lake Susan 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 Susan Dam?
Lake Susan Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Susan Dam last inspected?
Lake Susan Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.