Jim Weisner Dam, located in Anderson, South Carolina, was completed in 1996 with the primary purpose of providing irrigation water.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and stretches 260 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Saluda River, this controlled spillway dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance or rehabilitation. The risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a very high risk level (1), highlighting the importance of monitoring and implementing risk management measures. With its stone core and soil foundation, Jim Weisner Dam serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of dam engineering, hydrology, and environmental management.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
260 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALUDA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
34 |