Location & Surroundings
Saluda Dam is a tertiary in South Carolina, United States, at 258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Parker, 3 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 660 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Williamsport Airpark, 9 km away.
Overview
Saluda Dam is Hydroelectric dam in Greenville County, South Carolina, U.S.A.
It is located in Greenville County, United States.
Established in 1907-00-00.
Also known as: Saluda Lake Dam
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Greenville County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 51' 9" N, 82° 29' 2" W
- Elevation 258 m (DEM: 260 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 211 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:07
- Sunrise 07:31
- Sunset 19:01
- Day length 11 h 30 min
Other dams nearby
Nearby
Weather in Saluda Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saluda Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 19.0 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Temperature
16.2 C
Wind
6.3 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.2 | 6.3 | 54 | 98 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 2.4 | 85 | 99 | 1,014.0 | 10.75 / 10.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 3.7 | 226 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 4.12 | 18 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 7.1 | 236 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 34 | 399.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 4.5 | 253 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 1 | 251.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 2.6 | 262 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 1.1 | 287 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 1.6 | 347 | 36 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 522.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.5 | 2.9 | 9 | 59 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 343.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.2 | 1.5 | 341 | 68 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.2 | 0.8 | 11 | 71 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 2.3 | 223 | 36 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 521.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 1.0 | 205 | 57 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 334.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saluda Dam?
Now 16.2 C with overcast skies and a 6.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 19.0 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 399 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Saluda Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:31 and sunset around 19:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Saluda Dam?
Local time is 03:07. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Saluda Dam?
Saluda Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Saluda Dam?
Elevation about 258 m. DEM 260 m.
Where is Saluda Dam located?
It is at 34.85262, -82.48401 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saluda Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
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- Commons category Saluda Dam