Horace Seigler Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Horace Seigler Dam, located in Anderson, South Carolina, on the Saluda River, was completed in 1991 and stands at a height of 37 feet with a length of 175 feet.


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Summary

The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 4 acres and a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Designed by the USDA NRCS, the dam is of Earth type with a buttress core, and its condition assessment as of June 2017 was deemed poor, with an undetermined hazard potential.

Despite lacking state regulation, inspection, permitting, and enforcement, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam presents a moderate risk level, prompting a five-year inspection frequency to ensure public safety. Its location in the Charleston District and association with the USACE makes Horace Seigler Dam a notable structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and assess for potential hazards and risk management measures.

Year Completed

1991

Dam Length

175

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

TR-SALUDA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Nid Storage

55

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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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.