Rocky River Gated Spillway
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Abbeville |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Rocky |
| Coordinates | 34.25672, -82.61331 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 88 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25,650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,425 acres |
| Drainage Area | 196 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Abbeville, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |