Lower Pelzer

South Carolina — Greenville County — Saluda River

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyGreenville
RiverSaluda River
Coordinates34.61697, -82.44740

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length546 ft
NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1893
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerConsolidated Hydro Southeast, LLC

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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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