Lower Pacolet
Lower Pacolet is a gravity dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1890. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Pacolet
The primary purpose of Lower Pacolet 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 Pacolet Manufacturing Co (private). It impounds the Pacolet River near Pacolet.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 494 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 460 square miles. 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 River |
| Coordinates | 34.92039, -81.73747 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 494 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 460 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacolet Manufacturing Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SC02193 |
| Federal ID | SC02193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |