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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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 |