Gordons Lake Dam

South Carolina — Oconee County — ORRS MILL CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
RiverORRS MILL CREEK
Coordinates34.87910, -83.13140

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 31, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCAMP CHATUGA INC  
Other NameCamp Chatuga 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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