Santee Lakes Dam
Santee Lakes Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Santee Lakes Dam
The primary purpose of Santee Lakes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Santee Lakes Hoa (private). It impounds the Tr-lake Marion.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet.
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 02/28/2017.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Tr-lake Marion |
| Coordinates | 33.54780, -80.51300 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SANTEE LAKES HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04211 |
| Federal ID | SCD04211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |