Rocky Creek-Cedar Creek is a hydroelectric dam located in Lugoff, South Carolina, along the Catawba River.
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Built in 1909 by the Southern Power Company, this gravity dam stands at a height of 117 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 9,620 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 4,360 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and hydroelectric power generation in the region.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the dam has a spillway width of 1,222 feet and is equipped with two vertical lift outlet gates. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a strong focus on risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in December 2020, ensuring preparedness in the event of any unforeseen incidents. Overall, Rocky Creek-Cedar Creek serves as a significant infrastructure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area, highlighting the importance of sustainable energy practices and environmental conservation.
Year Completed |
1909 |
Dam Length |
1830 |
Dam Height |
117 |
River Or Stream |
Catawba River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
800 |
Hydraulic Height |
58.9 |
Drainage Area |
4360 |
Nid Storage |
9620 |
Structural Height |
66 |
Outlet Gates |
Vertical Lift - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
117 |
Rocky Creek At Great Falls
|
11cfs |
Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn
|
32cfs |
Catawba River Below Catawba
|
1610cfs |
Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson
|
1cfs |
Wateree River Nr. Camden
|
1570cfs |
Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill
|
2cfs |