Walhalla Reservoir 3
Walhalla Reservoir 3 is a dam located in Oconee County, South Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Walhalla Reservoir 3
The primary purpose of Walhalla Reservoir 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Walhalla (local government). It impounds the Tr-cane Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 302 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/26/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Oconee |
| River/Stream | Tr-cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.81460, -83.11370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TOWN OF WALHALLA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04097 |
| Federal ID | SCD04097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |