Ridgill Lake Dam
Ridgill Lake Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ridgill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ridgill Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Linda Michel (private). It impounds the Tr-barton Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Tr-barton Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.12110, -82.36550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LINDA MICHEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02863 |
| Federal ID | SCD02863 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |