Wiles Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reid House Pond Dam Gaynen Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Calhoun, South Carolina, Wiles Pond Dam stands as a private-owned structure regulating the flow of Squirrel Creek.
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Summary
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 Length |
290 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
SQUIRREL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Wiles Pond Dam