Chigger Lake Dam
Chigger Lake Dam is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chigger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Chigger Lake 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 Brian Bonner;charles Mayes And Jami Mayes;ferris Jones (private). It impounds the Tr-risters Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 10/12/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Tr-risters Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.18630, -81.36600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BRIAN BONNER;CHARLES MAYES AND JAMI MAYES;FERRIS JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04518 |
| Federal ID | SCD04518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |