Wilford Sherbert Dam
Wilford Sherbert Dam is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wilford Sherbert Dam
The primary purpose of Wilford Sherbert Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hans Menzel (private). It impounds the Harrison Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 08/23/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Harrison Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.81460, -81.91570 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HANS MENZEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03358 |
| Federal ID | SCD03358 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |