Santee
South Carolina — Berkeley County — Santee River
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| River | Santee River |
| Coordinates | 33.45440, -80.16390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 40,940 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,450,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,450,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100,000 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 14, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| Other Name | Santee (Wilson) Dam, North Dam, South 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.