H Taylor Blalock Res Dam
Key Takeaway
H Taylor Blalock Res Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 72 ft (taller than 98.7% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 20.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 760 acres |
| NID ID | SC02480 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF SPARTANBURG
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of H Taylor Blalock Res Dam?
H Taylor Blalock Res 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 H Taylor Blalock Res Dam?
H Taylor Blalock Res Dam is owned by CITY OF SPARTANBURG (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of H Taylor Blalock Res Dam?
H Taylor Blalock Res Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is H Taylor Blalock Res Dam?
H Taylor Blalock Res Dam has a dam height of 72 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 H Taylor Blalock Res Dam last inspected?
H Taylor Blalock Res Dam was last inspected on April 5, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.