Nick Vatis Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
River/StreamTR-CRAVEN CREEK
Coordinates34.92050, -83.02200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage144 acre-ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF ATLANTA DIAKONIA CENTER INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSCD01633
Federal IDSCD01633
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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