Piedmont
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| Nearest City | Pelzer |
| River/Stream | Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 34.70140, -82.46250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1874 (152 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 375 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Aquenergy Systems, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |