Horseshoe Lake Dam, also known as Big Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Oconee, South Carolina.
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Built in 1960 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and stretches 400 feet in length. The primary purpose of the dam is for irrigation, with additional benefits for recreation.
Despite its age, Horseshoe Lake Dam is in poor condition and has a high hazard potential. The dam is classified as uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 0, posing a risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure. The last inspection in June 2019 highlighted the need for improvements to ensure the safety and stability of the dam.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, there is a pressing need for risk management measures to be implemented at Horseshoe Lake Dam. As a key water resource in the region, efforts to address the dam's poor condition and high hazard potential are crucial to protecting both the local community and the environment. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike are closely monitoring developments at this site to ensure the safety and sustainability of this important infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
38 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LONG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Nid Storage |
306 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
38 |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
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301cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
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45cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
|
152cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
|
230cfs |
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
|
399cfs |
Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss
|
236cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
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Lake Yonah County Park
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Tallulah Gorge State Park
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Chau Ram County Park
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Long Bottom Ford
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Sarahs Creek
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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
1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
Earl's Ford to Route 76 (Section 3)