Paris Mountain Reservoir 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Paris Mountain Reservoir 3, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1905 for the primary purpose of water supply.


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Summary

This reservoir, situated on TR-Beaverdam Creek, has a maximum storage capacity of 830 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 730 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 50 feet and stretches 130 feet in length, with a surface area of 25 acres.

Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Paris Mountain Reservoir 3 is in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2019. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). With a frequency of inspections every two years, the dam is monitored for safety and compliance to ensure the protection of the surrounding community and environment.

Paris Mountain Reservoir 3 serves as a vital water resource for the region, with its picturesque location and historical significance adding to its charm. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and proper management of dams like Paris Mountain Reservoir 3 are crucial in ensuring water security for future generations of both human and natural communities.

Year Completed

1905

Dam Length

130

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

TR-BEAVERDAM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Nid Storage

830

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

50
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.