Pacolet Golf Pond Dam 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pacolet Golf Pond Dam 1, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was completed in 1977 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This private earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 515 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. The dam is situated along the TR-RICHLAND CREEK, overseen by the state regulatory agency SC DHEC, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its fair condition and low hazard potential.

With a surface area of 4 acres, Pacolet Golf Pond Dam 1 provides a picturesque setting for recreational activities. Although the dam's spillway type and maximum discharge are unspecified, the structure's design as a buttress earth dam showcases a blend of functionality and aesthetics. The dam's strategic location in a beautiful natural environment offers visitors a tranquil retreat while also serving as a vital component in water resource management for the area.

As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty and functionality of Pacolet Golf Pond Dam 1, they can appreciate the harmony between human recreation and environmental conservation. With its historical significance dating back to the late 1970s, this dam stands as a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess in harnessing water resources for both practical and leisure purposes. The ongoing state oversight and regular inspections ensure the continued safety and sustainability of this vital water infrastructure in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

515

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TR-RICHLAND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Nid Storage

65

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.