Harper Sibley Dam

TR-NORTH PACOLET RIVER· Spartanburg, South Carolina· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Harper Sibley Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC)
Max Storage63 acre-ft
NID IDSC02481

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 25, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DAVID A AND SHERI A BENORE;FREDERICK G BERLINGER TRUSTEE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harper Sibley Dam?

Harper Sibley Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Harper Sibley Dam?

Harper Sibley Dam is owned by DAVID A AND SHERI A BENORE;FREDERICK G BERLINGER TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Harper Sibley Dam?

Harper Sibley 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 Harper Sibley Dam?

Harper Sibley Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Harper Sibley Dam last inspected?

Harper Sibley Dam was last inspected on May 25, 2017. 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.