Beaver Lake Dam
Beaver Lake Dam is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Beaver Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaver Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Beaver Lake Estates Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-little Cane Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 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 04/25/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.81660, -83.01500 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BEAVER LAKE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04105 |
| Federal ID | SCD04105 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |