Granny Peach Assoc Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Granny Peach Assoc Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a privately-owned earth dam that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1960, this dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Brushy Creek and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) with regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance.

With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Granny Peach Assoc Dam has a last inspection date of January 26, 2021, indicating ongoing monitoring of its safety. The dam has a spillway width of 0 feet and a surface area of 9 acres, serving as a vital resource for the surrounding community. While the dam does not have a designated Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, it meets regulatory guidelines and has emergency contacts updated to respond to any potential risks or incidents.

As a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area, Granny Peach Assoc Dam provides essential services for fire protection and recreational activities while also supporting local wildlife and stock. With its historic significance dating back to the 1960s, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water conservation and management efforts in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

430

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

BRUSHY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Nid Storage

72

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

16
       
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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.