Kesler Brothers Dam
Kesler Brothers Dam is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1999. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kesler Brothers Dam
The primary purpose of Kesler Brothers Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Ned Kesler And Harriett Chapman Kesler (private). It impounds the Tr-beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.22610, -81.67520 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NED KESLER AND HARRIETT CHAPMAN KESLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04509 |
| Federal ID | SCD04509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |