Spartan Grain Pond Dam

TR-ISONS CREEK· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1968· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Spartan Grain Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDSC02173

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 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JAMES THOMAS GRIFFIN;M AND AH PROPERTIES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spartan Grain Pond Dam?

Spartan Grain Pond 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 Spartan Grain Pond Dam?

Spartan Grain Pond Dam is owned by JAMES THOMAS GRIFFIN;M AND AH PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Spartan Grain Pond Dam built?

Spartan Grain Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Spartan Grain Pond Dam?

Spartan Grain Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Spartan Grain Pond Dam?

Spartan Grain Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Spartan Grain Pond Dam last inspected?

Spartan Grain Pond Dam was last inspected on June 21, 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.