Emergency Storage Basin Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall, taller than 74% 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 Emergency Storage Basin Dam
Emergency Storage Basin Dam is a dam in Greenville, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Renewable Water Resources (public utility). It impounds the Reedy River Offstream.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 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 05/15/2017.
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 | Reedy River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 34.79250, -82.35830 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Renewable Water Resources |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04539 |
| Federal ID | SCD04539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |