O T Price Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Watson Pond Dam James T Childers Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
O T Price Dam, located in Saluda, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure built in 1953 primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 22 feet and a length of 500 feet, this earth dam on Peters Creek has a storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for agriculture in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was marked as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), O T Price Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to uphold safety standards. The dam's location in a rural area underscores its importance for fire protection, stock watering, and recreational activities. However, the lack of proper maintenance and the outdated condition assessment raise concerns about the dam's long-term viability and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, O T Price Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role that infrastructure plays in managing and preserving our natural resources in a sustainable manner.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
PETERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
82 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
22 |
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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.
O T Price Dam