Piedmont

South Carolina — Anderson County — Saluda River

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyAnderson
RiverSaluda River
Coordinates34.70140, -82.46250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 11, 2026
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1874
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAquenergy Systems, 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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