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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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyAnderson
River/StreamTr-saluda River
Coordinates34.66030, -82.47810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJFT REV TRUST
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/06/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD04473
Federal IDSCD04473
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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