Mtn Lake Dam, also known as Lake Becky, is a private-owned structure located in Oconee, South Carolina, along Jerry Creek.
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Built in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 655 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 960 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 70 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various water activities.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Mtn Lake Dam is regulated and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The dam is equipped with spillway structures to manage potential overflow events, ensuring the safety of downstream areas. In the event of an emergency, the dam owners are required to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, although details on its preparedness and adherence to guidelines are not specified in the data.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mtn Lake Dam presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of recreational infrastructure and environmental stewardship. As a significant feature along Jerry Creek, this dam showcases how private ownership can contribute to water management practices and the importance of regulatory oversight in ensuring public safety and ecological sustainability. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, Mtn Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human development and natural resource conservation in the face of changing climate dynamics.
Year Completed |
1958 |
Dam Length |
655 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
JERRY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
70 |
Nid Storage |
960 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
38 |
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301cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
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45cfs |
Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty
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85cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
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152cfs |
Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss
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236cfs |
French Broad River At Rosman
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118cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Oconee State Park
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Long Bottom Ford
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Sandy Beach Campsite
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Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
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Cherry Hill Recreation Area
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Burrells Ford
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Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715A)
Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
Highway 28 to Earl's Ford (Section 2)
Earl's Ford to Route 76 (Section 3)
Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River