R Mark Kiser Dam is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About R Mark Kiser Dam
The primary purpose of R Mark Kiser Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. It impounds the Tr-bush River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Tr-bush River |
| Coordinates | 34.20100, -81.62140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04420 |
| Federal ID | SCD04420 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |