Lake Wattacoo
Lake Wattacoo is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Wattacoo
The primary purpose of Lake Wattacoo is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Sc Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-south Saluda River.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2017.
At 34 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-south Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 35.08510, -82.57870 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04596 |
| Federal ID | SCD04596 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |