R Austin Gilbert Jr Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The R Austin Gilbert Jr Dam in Greenville, South Carolina, is a state-regulated structure with a low hazard potential and a height of 38 feet.
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Summary
This dam, with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. While the dam's primary purpose and design details are not specified, it is maintained and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring its safety and compliance with state guidelines.
Located within Congressional District 04 of South Carolina, the R Austin Gilbert Jr Dam is part of the Nashville and Wilmington Districts of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite the lack of specific information on its construction date and structural features, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are also not provided, suggesting a potential area for improvement in terms of preparedness for any unforeseen events or emergencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the R Austin Gilbert Jr Dam an intriguing case study for understanding the importance of dam safety and regulation in managing water resources effectively.
Dam Height |
38 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
38 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
R Austin Gilbert Jr Dam