Parr Shoals Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyNewberry
Nearest CityColumbia
River/StreamBroad
Coordinates34.25986, -81.33380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length2,715 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32,000 acre-ft
Max Storage32,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage32,000 acre-ft
Surface Area44,000 acres
Drainage Area4,750 sq mi
Max Discharge163,080 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouth Carolina Electric and Gas Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSC01069
Federal IDSC01069
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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