Steve Wingard Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the Steve Wingard Dam is a private structure designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1993.


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Summary

Its primary purpose is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing habitat for local wildlife and recreational opportunities for the community. With a height of 28 feet and a length of 181 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), the Steve Wingard Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, but its condition assessment is rated as fair. Emergency action plans and risk management measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.

Despite its moderate risk level, the Steve Wingard Dam plays a crucial role in supporting the local ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities for the community. With its earth dam structure and uncontrolled spillway, the dam serves as a valuable resource for water conservation and wildlife management in the region.

Year Completed

1993

Dam Length

181

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-BEAVERDAM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4

Nid Storage

65

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.