Lake Wattacoo

TR-SOUTH SALUDA RIVER· Greenville, South Carolina· 34 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Wattacoo is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 86.3% in SC)
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
NID IDSC02840

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 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Wattacoo?

Lake Wattacoo 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 Lake Wattacoo?

Lake Wattacoo is owned by SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Wattacoo?

Lake Wattacoo serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake Wattacoo?

Lake Wattacoo has a dam height of 34 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 Lake Wattacoo last inspected?

Lake Wattacoo was last inspected on May 2, 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.