George Wike Dam
George Wike Dam is a dam located in Greenville County, South Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About George Wike Dam
The primary purpose of George Wike 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 David Galisewski;richard M Fischer Jr And Susan J Fischer (private). It impounds the Whitmire Branch.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 05/10/2017.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Whitmire Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.99180, -82.49800 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DAVID GALISEWSKI;RICHARD M FISCHER JR AND SUSAN J FISCHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04445 |
| Federal ID | SCD04445 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |