Miller Foster Dam

FOSTER CREEK· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1970· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Miller Foster Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDSC00746

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: June 13, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MILLER C FOSTER III TRUSTEE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Miller Foster Dam?

Miller Foster 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 Miller Foster Dam?

Miller Foster Dam is owned by MILLER C FOSTER III TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Miller Foster Dam built?

Miller Foster Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Miller Foster Dam?

Miller Foster 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 Miller Foster Dam?

Miller Foster Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Miller Foster Dam last inspected?

Miller Foster Dam was last inspected on June 13, 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.