Lower Santee Shores Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Santee Shores Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 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 | 23 ft (taller than 56.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02123 |
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
CHAPEL CREEK ASSOCIATES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Santee Shores Dam?
Lower Santee Shores 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 Lower Santee Shores Dam?
Lower Santee Shores Dam is owned by CHAPEL CREEK ASSOCIATES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lower Santee Shores Dam built?
Lower Santee Shores Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Lower Santee Shores Dam?
Lower Santee Shores 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 Lower Santee Shores Dam?
Lower Santee Shores Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lower Santee Shores Dam last inspected?
Lower Santee Shores Dam was last inspected on January 4, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.