Lake Bowen Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountySpartanburg
River/StreamSOUTH PACOLET RIVER
Coordinates35.10760, -82.01770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32,000 acre-ft
Max Storage32,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage22,400 acre-ft
Surface Area1,450 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCITY OF SPARTANBURG
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04002
Federal IDSCD04002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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