Table Rock Reservoir Dam
Table Rock Reservoir Dam is a dam located in Pickens County, South Carolina, built in 1925. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Table Rock Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Table Rock Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Greenville Water (public utility). It impounds the South Saluda River.
The dam stands 155 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 480 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 33,112 acre-feet. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2023.
At 155 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens |
| River/Stream | South Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 35.06460, -82.67210 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 155 ft |
| Dam Height | 155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33,112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33,112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,486 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GREENVILLE WATER |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00016 |
| Federal ID | SCD00016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |