Lake Bowen Dam

South Carolina — Spartanburg County — SOUTH PACOLET RIVER

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountySpartanburg
RiverSOUTH PACOLET RIVER
Coordinates35.10760, -82.01770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage32,000 acre-ft
Max Storage32,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,450 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeOther
Dam Type—
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SPARTANBURG

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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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