Saluda Backup Berm

South Carolina — Lexington County

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyLexington
Coordinates34.05333, -81.21733

Physical Characteristics

NID Height213 ft
Dam Height213 ft
Dam Length8,000 ft
NID Storage2,200,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,200,000 acre-ft
Surface Area48,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2005
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerSouth Carolina Electric and Gas Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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