Montebello Subdivision Dam a is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall, taller than 72% 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 Montebello Subdivision Dam a
The primary purpose of Montebello Subdivision Dam a 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 Montebello Homeowners Assoc (private). It impounds the Tr-langston Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 years old.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/08/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Tr-langston Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.89660, -82.39260 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Montebello Homeowners Assoc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04513 |
| Federal ID | SCD04513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |