Rosa G Smith Dam

TR-NORTH SALUDA RIVER· Greenville, South Carolina· Built 1975· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rosa G Smith Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 67% in SC)
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDSC01735

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 9, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

HATTIE E GREEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rosa G Smith Dam?

Rosa G Smith 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 Rosa G Smith Dam?

Rosa G Smith Dam is owned by HATTIE E GREEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rosa G Smith Dam built?

Rosa G Smith Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Rosa G Smith Dam?

Rosa G Smith 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 Rosa G Smith Dam?

Rosa G Smith Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Rosa G Smith Dam last inspected?

Rosa G Smith Dam was last inspected on May 9, 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.