Ware Shoals
Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| Nearest City | Lake Shores |
| River/Stream | Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 34.40407, -82.24490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 641.8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 484 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 564 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31,550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Aquenergy Systems, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |