Chattooga Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyOconee
River/StreamTAYLOR CREEK
Coordinates34.89390, -83.15560

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage793 acre-ft
Max Storage793 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCHATTOOGA LAKE CLUB
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/30/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSCD01637
Federal IDSCD01637
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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