Clemson Upper Diversion Dam, South Carolina, USA

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Quick Facts About Clemson Upper Diversion Dam

Location: Oconee, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34.681992, -82.8511179
River: Seneca River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1961
Dam Height: 75 ft (23 m)
Dam Length: 2,100 ft (640 m)
Dam Capacity: 3,438,700 acre-ft (4,241,568 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Clemson Upper Diversion Dam Information

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Clemson, Oconee, South Carolina.

The dam, which is on the Seneca River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes.

The dam was designed by CESAS and commissioned in 1961 and is currently owned by USACE – Savannah District.

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam Structure

The Clemson Upper Diversion Dam is approximately 2,100 feet (640 m) long, 75 feet (23 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,700,000 cubic yards (1,299,744 cubic metres).

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 2,550,000 acre-ft (3,145,374 Ml) and maximum capacity of 3,438,700 acre-ft (4,241,568 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 0 acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is 2,088 square miles (5,408 square kilometres).

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Clemson Upper Diversion Dam does not have any spillways.

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam
Oconee, South Carolina
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 75 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,100 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 3,438,700 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 2,088 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam Weather

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Clemson Upper Diversion Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Clemson Upper Diversion Dam?

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam is in South Carolina.

In which county is the Clemson Upper Diversion Dam?

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam is in Oconee County.

How high is the Clemson Upper Diversion Dam?

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam is 75 feet high.

How long is the Clemson Upper Diversion Dam?

Clemson Upper Diversion Dam is 2,100 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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