Gramling Pond 1 Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: T Ragan Dam Ed Lee Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Gramling Pond 1 Dam, also known as B E Gramling Dam, is a private-owned earth dam located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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Summary
Built in 1971 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the TR-Holston Creek. With a height of 23 feet and a length of 282 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet, making it crucial for water resource management in the area.
Despite its significant role in irrigation, Gramling Pond 1 Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been rated as being in poor condition. The dam is uncontrolled, with an uncontrolled spillway type, adding to the risk factor. This has led to a moderate risk assessment of 3, indicating the need for careful monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and stability of the structure.
With the South Carolina DHEC as the regulatory agency, inspections are carried out regularly to assess the dam's condition and address any potential issues. Despite its challenges, Gramling Pond 1 Dam remains a vital resource for water management in the area, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management strategies for sustainable water resource utilization in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
282 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-HOLSTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Nid Storage |
124 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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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.
Gramling Pond 1 Dam