Upper Pelzer
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| Nearest City | Lower Pelzer Dam |
| River/Stream | Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 34.64346, -82.45485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1881 (145 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 410 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Consolidated Hydro Southeast, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |