General Information
| Other name(s): | Dreher Shoals Dam; Lake Murray Dam |
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| Beginning of works: | 1927 |
| Completion: | 1930 |
| Status: | in use |
Project Type
| Structure: |
Earthfill dam |
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| Function / usage: |
Hydroelectric dam / plant |
Awards and Distinctions
| 2006 |
Award of Merit
for registered users |
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Location
| Location: |
Lexington, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA |
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| Impounds: |
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| Coordinates: | 34° 3' 3.17" N 81° 13' 0.37" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
| height | 63.44 m | |
| length | > 2.4 km | |
| capacity for electric power generation | 130 000 kW |
Participants
Relevant Web Sites
Relevant Publications
- (1984): Great American Bridges and Dams. A National Trust Guide. John Wiley & Sons, New York (USA), pp. 182-184.
- About this
data sheet - Structure-ID
20001378 - Published on:
25/03/2001 - Last updated on:
20/12/2021
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