Lower Pelzer
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| Nearest City | Duke Steam Plant |
| River/Stream | Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 34.61697, -82.44740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 546 ft |
| Year Completed | 1893 (133 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 411 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Consolidated Hydro Southeast, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |