Beaver Lake Dam, also known as Rima Pond Dam, is a private dam located in Oconee, South Carolina.
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Built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 460 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Beaver Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated in fair condition as of its last assessment in April 2017. With moderate risk assessment and a history of minor modifications, this dam presents a unique opportunity for visitors to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship in the water resource sector.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LITTLE CANE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
22 |
Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty
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85cfs |
Chattooga River Near Clayton
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301cfs |
Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse
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45cfs |
French Broad River At Rosman
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118cfs |
South Saluda River Near Cleveland
|
11cfs |
Tallulah River Near Clayton
|
152cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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High Falls County Park
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Oconee State Park
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Mile Creek County Park
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South Cove
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South Cove County Park
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Cherry Hill Recreation Area
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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
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
Highway 28 to Earl's Ford (Section 2)
Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road