Buzzards Roost Fuse Plug

Greenwood County, South Carolina (near Lake Murray)

River/Stream: Saluda River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
200 ft
Reservoir Storage
256,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
34,857 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-08-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SC00109
State
South Carolina (SC)
Coordinates
34.17273, -81.91802
Age
86 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.