Pucketts Ferry Dam A1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Pucketts Ferry Dam A1, located in Greenwood, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1988 primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 32 feet and stretching 350 feet in length, this dam forms part of the TR-Saluda River, providing a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency, SC DHEC, ensuring its safety and compliance with state permitting and enforcement measures.
The dam's location within the Charleston District of the USACE, under the jurisdiction of South Carolina, makes it a key feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a surface area of 4 acres and a normal storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, Pucketts Ferry Dam A1 not only serves as a recreational hub but also plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Its presence on the Saluda River adds to the overall watershed management efforts in the region.
As a privately owned structure, Pucketts Ferry Dam A1 may face unique challenges in terms of funding, maintenance, and emergency preparedness. Its last inspection in February 2020 highlighted a fair condition, but ongoing risk assessments and management measures are essential to ensure the safety of the surrounding communities and the longevity of the dam. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the updates and potential modifications to this dam can provide valuable insights into sustainable water management practices and the intersection of infrastructure with environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALUDA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Nid Storage |
36 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells
|
1090cfs |
Saluda River At Chappells
|
1220cfs |
Saluda River Near Ware Shoals
|
503cfs |
Little River Nr Silverstreet
|
94cfs |
South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court
|
17cfs |
Bush River Nr Prosperity
|
58cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Pucketts Ferry Dam A1