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Located in Calhoun, South Carolina, Wiles Pond Dam stands as a private-owned structure regulating the flow of Squirrel Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stretches 290 feet in length and rises 25 feet in height, providing a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. The dam, designed in a buttress core type, holds a surface area of 13 acres and a normal storage of 104 acre-feet, making it a vital resource for water enthusiasts in the area.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of September 2020, Wiles Pond Dam boasts a high hazard potential, prompting a biennial inspection frequency and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam, classified as uncontrolled spillway type, poses a potential risk to the surrounding community, necessitating the enforcement of state-regulated inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures by SC DHEC. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Wiles Pond Dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region, advocating for sustainable management practices to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the local environment.
Dam_Height | 25 |
River_Or_Stream | SQUIRREL CREEK |
Dam_Length | 290 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 13 |
Nid_Storage | 140 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 25 |