Bob James Dam
Bob James Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bob James Dam
The primary purpose of Bob James Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by James Lee And Lisa Ann Gillespie (private). It impounds the Tr-north Saluda River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 05/10/2017.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 35.02270, -82.45730 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES LEE AND LISA ANN GILLESPIE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04446 |
| Federal ID | SCD04446 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |