Gus Jeter Lake Dam
Gus Jeter Lake Dam is a dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gus Jeter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gus Jeter Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles R Jeter And Elizabeth J Hrubala (private). It impounds the Tr-cane Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 159 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/18/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.61730, -81.49620 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES R JETER AND ELIZABETH J HRUBALA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02159 |
| Federal ID | SCD02159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |