Lake Edwin Johnson Dam

South Carolina — Spartanburg County — THOMPSON CREEK

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountySpartanburg
RiverTHOMPSON CREEK
Coordinates34.87920, -81.83780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage570 acre-ft
Max Storage570 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1942
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner TypeState
OwnerSC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SC DEPARTMENT OF PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM

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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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