Lake Whelchel

South Carolina — Cherokee County

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Coordinates35.10850, -81.62010

Physical Characteristics

NID Height73 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage8,701 acre-ft
Max Storage8,701 acre-ft
Surface Area180 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerGAFFNEY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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