Lee Nuclear Dam 4

BROAD RIVER· Cherokee, South Carolina· 65 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Lee Nuclear Dam 4 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 65 ft (taller than 98.5% in SC)
Max Storage3.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.1K acre-ft
Surface Area85 acres
NID IDSC02834

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 31, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DUKE ENERGY

Private

Nearby Dams

Ninety Nine Islands

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Lee Nuclear Dam 3

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Low Hazard 27 ft

Lee Nuclear Dam 2

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Low Hazard 34 ft

Lee Nuclear Dam 1

Cherokee, SC

Low Hazard 79 ft

Cherokee Falls

Cherokee, SC

Significant Hazard 16 ft

Larry Sossaman Dam 2

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Low Hazard 26 ft

Larry Sossaman Dam 1

Cherokee, SC

Low Hazard 25 ft

Mattox Pond Dam

Cherokee, SC

Low Hazard 34 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lee Nuclear Dam 4?

Lee Nuclear Dam 4 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 Lee Nuclear Dam 4?

Lee Nuclear Dam 4 is owned by DUKE ENERGY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lee Nuclear Dam 4?

Lee Nuclear Dam 4 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 Lee Nuclear Dam 4?

Lee Nuclear Dam 4 has a dam height of 65 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 Lee Nuclear Dam 4 last inspected?

Lee Nuclear Dam 4 was last inspected on August 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.