Saddle Dike No. 2 - Jocassee

South Carolina — Oconee County — Keowee

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
RiverKeowee
Coordinates34.95170, -82.94720

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage1,160,298 acre-ft
Max Storage1,160,298 acre-ft
Surface Area7,565 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDuke Energy

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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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