Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 26 ft (taller than 67% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | SC12284 |
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
DUKE POWER CO LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam?
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin 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 Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam?
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam is owned by DUKE POWER CO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam built?
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam 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 Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam?
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam 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 Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam?
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam last inspected?
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.