Great Falls-Dearborn Main and Headworks Spillways

Chester County, South Carolina (near Great Falls, SC)

River/Stream: Catawba River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
107 ft
Dam Length
1,030 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,043 acre-ft
Year Completed
1907
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
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Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-11

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
SC00140
State
South Carolina (SC)
Coordinates
34.57740, -80.88640
Age
119 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.