Nick Vatis Dam
Nick Vatis Dam is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Nick Vatis Dam
The primary purpose of Nick Vatis Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greek Orthodox Metropolis Of Atlanta Diakonia Center Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-craven Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/17/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Tr-craven Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.92050, -83.02200 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA DIAKONIA CENTER INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01633 |
| Federal ID | SCD01633 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |