Lockhart Dam Powerhouse
Lockhart Dam Powerhouse is a gravity dam located in Union County, South Carolina, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lockhart Dam Powerhouse
The primary purpose of Lockhart Dam Powerhouse 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 Lockhart Power Company (private). It impounds the Broad near Shelton.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 70 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, 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 07/18/2022.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Shelton |
| River/Stream | Broad |
| Coordinates | 34.77866, -81.45624 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 70 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 914 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Lockhart Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC01059 |
| Federal ID | SC01059S003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |