Stewarts Pond Dam

TR-SALUDA RIVER· Greenville, South Carolina· Built 1970· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Stewarts Pond 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 Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDSC01749

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 10, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CAROLYN A PHILLIPS AND JACK E STEWART

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stewarts Pond Dam?

Stewarts 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 Stewarts Pond Dam?

Stewarts Pond Dam is owned by CAROLYN A PHILLIPS AND JACK E STEWART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stewarts Pond Dam built?

Stewarts Pond 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 Stewarts Pond Dam?

Stewarts Pond 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 Stewarts Pond Dam?

Stewarts Pond 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 Stewarts Pond Dam last inspected?

Stewarts Pond Dam was last inspected on May 10, 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.