Gramling Pond 1 Dam
Gramling Pond 1 Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1971. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gramling Pond 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Gramling Pond 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bonnie Gramling And Henry T Gramling Ii (private). It impounds the Tr-holston Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2024.
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 | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-holston Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.07460, -82.14990 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BONNIE GRAMLING AND HENRY T GRAMLING II |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03307 |
| Federal ID | SCD03307 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |