Jim Weisner Dam
Jim Weisner Dam is a dam located in Anderson County, South Carolina, built in 1996. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jim Weisner Dam
The primary purpose of Jim Weisner Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jft Rev Trust (private). It impounds the Tr-saluda River.
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2017.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-saluda River |
| Coordinates | 34.66030, -82.47810 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JFT REV TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04473 |
| Federal ID | SCD04473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |