Santee
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Berkeley |
| Nearest City | Pineville |
| River/Stream | Santee River |
| Coordinates | 33.45440, -80.16390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 40,940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,450,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,450,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,260,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14,700 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |