Bad Creek Main Dam

South Carolina — Oconee County

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
Coordinates35.00750, -83.01810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height360 ft
Dam Height360 ft
Dam Length2,600 ft
NID Storage33,892 acre-ft
Max Storage33,892 acre-ft
Surface Area367 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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