Gaston Shoals Lower
South Carolina — Cherokee County
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Coordinates | 35.13791, -81.59771 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 472 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 251 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1908 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
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.