Chattooga Lake Dam

South Carolina — Oconee County — TAYLOR CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
RiverTAYLOR CREEK
Coordinates34.89390, -83.15560

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage793 acre-ft
Max Storage793 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCHATTOOGA LAKE CLUB
Other NameChatooga Lake Dam

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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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