Lower Santee Shores Dam

South Carolina — Orangeburg County — CHAPEL BRANCH

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOrangeburg
RiverCHAPEL BRANCH
Coordinates33.48960, -80.48490

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage110 acre-ft
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 4, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCHAPEL CREEK ASSOCIATES LLC

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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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