Lee Nuclear Dam 3
Lee Nuclear Dam 3 is a dam located in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lee Nuclear Dam 3
Lee Nuclear Dam 3 is a dam in Cherokee, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Duke Energy (private). It impounds the Mckowns Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Mckowns Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.04200, -81.51330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DUKE ENERGY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04577 |
| Federal ID | SCD04577 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |