Santee Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Santee Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 46.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02723 |
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
POPLAR CREEK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Santee Lakes Dam?
Santee Lakes 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 Santee Lakes Dam?
Santee Lakes Dam is owned by POPLAR CREEK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Santee Lakes Dam built?
Santee Lakes Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Santee Lakes Dam?
Santee Lakes Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Santee Lakes Dam?
Santee Lakes Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Santee Lakes Dam last inspected?
Santee Lakes Dam was last inspected on February 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.