Layman Wholesale Nurseries Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Layman Wholesale Nurseries Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 2010, this dam stands at 24 feet high with a length of 690 feet, providing a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Situated along Tiger Creek, it serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 104 acre-feet.

Owned privately, Layman Wholesale Nurseries Dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state inspection, permitting, and enforcement in place to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in July 2020, emphasizing the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. Despite its key role in irrigation, the dam also offers recreational opportunities for the community, showcasing its multifaceted significance in water resource management and climate resilience.

Year Completed

2010

Dam Length

690

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

TIGER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

23

Nid Storage

230

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

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.