Saluda Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Saluda Reservoir Dam is classified as significant hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 67% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01259 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DEMETRIA AND DOUGLAS MCDANIEL;H SMITH HOLMES JR;JAMES C HALL JR AND CHARLES H LEMASTER;KMA PROPERTIES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Saluda Reservoir Dam?
Saluda Reservoir Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Saluda Reservoir Dam?
Saluda Reservoir Dam is owned by DEMETRIA AND DOUGLAS MCDANIEL;H SMITH HOLMES JR;JAMES C HALL JR AND CHARLES H LEMASTER;KMA PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Saluda Reservoir Dam built?
Saluda Reservoir Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Saluda Reservoir Dam?
Saluda Reservoir 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 Saluda Reservoir Dam?
Saluda Reservoir 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 Saluda Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Saluda Reservoir Dam was last inspected on December 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.