Rocky River Multiple Arch Buttress Dam

South Carolina — Abbeville County

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyAbbeville
Coordinates34.25761, -82.61019

Physical Characteristics

NID Height85 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage26,300 acre-ft
Max Storage26,300 acre-ft
Surface Area1,425 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerAbbeville, City of

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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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