Great Falls-dearborn Saddle Dike
Great Falls-dearborn Saddle Dike is an earth dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Great Falls-dearborn Saddle Dike
The primary purpose of Great Falls-dearborn Saddle Dike is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Duke Energy (public utility). It impounds the Catawba near Great Fall, Sc.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 450 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,043 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,140 square miles. Completed in 1907, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2022.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| Nearest City | Great Fall, Sc |
| River/Stream | Catawba |
| Coordinates | 34.57260, -80.88420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,043 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,043 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,043 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 450 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,140 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC00140 |
| Federal ID | SC00140S003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |