Wilkerson Pond Dam
Wilkerson Pond Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilkerson Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Wilkerson Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sc Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-south Saluda River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/04/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Saluda River |
| Coordinates | 35.06420, -82.56860 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01095 |
| Federal ID | SCD01095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |