Parr Shoals Dam

Newberry County, South Carolina (near Columbia)

River/Stream: Broad

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
55 ft
Dam Length
2,715 ft
Reservoir Storage
32,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1914
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
163,080 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-10-18

Hazard Classification: High — 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
SC01069
State
South Carolina (SC)
Coordinates
34.25986, -81.33380
Age
112 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.