Santee Lakes Dam
Santee Lakes Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1996. 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 irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Poplar Creek Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-big Poplar Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 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 02/28/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Poplar Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.54310, -80.51050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | POPLAR CREEK PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04467 |
| Federal ID | SCD04467 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |