Parr Shoals Dam, South Carolina, USA

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Quick Facts About Parr Shoals Dam

Location: Newberry, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34.259862, -81.333801
River: Broad River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1914
Dam Height: 52 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 2,715 ft (828 m)
Dam Capacity: 32,000 acre-ft (39,471 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Parr Shoals Dam Information

Parr Shoals Dam is a gravity earth dam located about 25 miles from Columbia, Newberry, South Carolina.

The dam, which is on the Broad River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by J.G. WHITE and commissioned in 1914 and is currently owned by South Carolina Electric and Gas Company.

Parr Shoals Dam Structure

The Parr Shoals Dam is approximately 2,715 feet (828 m) long, 52 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Parr Shoals Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 32,000 acre-ft (39,471 Ml) and maximum capacity of 32,000 acre-ft (39,471 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 44,000 acres (17,806 ha) and the total catchment area is 4,750 square miles (12,302 square kilometres).

Parr Shoals Dam Spillway

The dam has a 2000 feet (610 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 163080 cubic feet per second (4618 cubic metres per second).

Parr Shoals Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Parr Shoals Dam
Newberry, 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) 52 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,715 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 32,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 4,750 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Parr Shoals Dam Weather

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Parr Shoals Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Parr Shoals Dam?

Parr Shoals Dam is in South Carolina.

In which county is the Parr Shoals Dam?

Parr Shoals Dam is in Newberry County.

How high is the Parr Shoals Dam?

Parr Shoals Dam is 52 feet high.

How long is the Parr Shoals Dam?

Parr Shoals Dam is 2,715 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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