Druid Hills Dam

TR-ROCKY CREEK· Greenwood, South Carolina· 24 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Druid Hills Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	24 ft (taller than 59.6% in SC)
Max Storage	80 acre-ft
Normal Storage	65 acre-ft

Surface Area	10 acres
NID ID	SC02369

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: April 6, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DRUID HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Druid Hills Dam?

Druid Hills Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Druid Hills Dam?

Druid Hills Dam is owned by DRUID HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Druid Hills Dam?

Druid Hills Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Druid Hills Dam?

Druid Hills Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Druid Hills Dam last inspected?

Druid Hills Dam was last inspected on April 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.