Santee State Park Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Santee State Park Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00452 |
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
SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Santee State Park Dam 1?
Santee State Park Dam 1 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 State Park Dam 1?
Santee State Park Dam 1 is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Santee State Park Dam 1 built?
Santee State Park Dam 1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 State Park Dam 1?
Santee State Park Dam 1 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 Santee State Park Dam 1?
Santee State Park Dam 1 has a dam height of 25 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 State Park Dam 1 last inspected?
Santee State Park Dam 1 was last inspected on July 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.