River Oaks Retreat Center Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About River Oaks Retreat Center Dam
The primary purpose of River Oaks Retreat Center Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc District Council of the Assemblies of God (private). It impounds the Tr-saluda River.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 05/25/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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-saluda River |
| Coordinates | 34.52390, -82.36650 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Sc District Council of the Assemblies of God |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02881 |
| Federal ID | SCD02881 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |