Conestee Lake Dam
Conestee Lake Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1812. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Conestee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Conestee Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Conestee Foundation Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-reedy River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 710 acre-feet. Completed in 1812, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/18/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Tr-reedy River |
| Coordinates | 34.77140, -82.34850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1812 (214 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 710 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CONESTEE FOUNDATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02876 |
| Federal ID | SCD02876 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |