West Dam, Bad Creek
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| Nearest City | Clemson, SC |
| River/Stream | Bad Creek, West Bad Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.00690, -83.02440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 170 ft |
| Dam Height | 170 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33,892 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33,892 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 367 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |