River Bluff Lower Dam
River Bluff Lower Dam is a dam located in Pickens County, South Carolina, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About River Bluff Lower Dam
The primary purpose of River Bluff Lower Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Craig And Bobbie Baisley (private). It impounds the Burgess Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 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 06/13/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens |
| River/Stream | Burgess Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.04640, -82.65740 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CRAIG AND BOBBIE BAISLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04103 |
| Federal ID | SCD04103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |