Issaqueena Lake Dam
Issaqueena Lake Dam is a dam located in Pickens County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Issaqueena Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Issaqueena Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clemson University (state). It impounds the Tr-keowee River.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,207 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/10/2017.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens |
| River/Stream | Tr-keowee River |
| Coordinates | 34.73490, -82.86420 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,207 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,207 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 612 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLEMSON UNIVERSITY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01967 |
| Federal ID | SCD01967 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |