Upper Pacolet
Upper Pacolet is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Pacolet
Upper Pacolet is a dam in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It impounds the Pacolet near Pacolet.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Completed in 1890, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Nearest City | Pacolet |
| River/Stream | Pacolet |
| Coordinates | 34.92168, -81.74610 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC01060 |
| Federal ID | SC01060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |