Lake Whelchel
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | CHEROKEE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.10850, -81.62010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,701 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,701 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,298 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GAFFNEY BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |