Buzzards Roost Embankment
South Carolina — Greenwood County — Saluda River
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| River | Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 34.17258, -81.90513 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| NID Storage | 256,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 256,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,400 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 10, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Greenwood County, SC |
Location Map
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.