Edward Weisiger Dam is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall, taller than 80% 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 Edward Weisiger Dam
The primary purpose of Edward Weisiger 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 Wizzy's Tree and Wildlife Farm LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-catawba River.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/17/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tr-catawba River |
| Coordinates | 34.74430, -80.87370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Wizzy's Tree and Wildlife Farm LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04550 |
| Federal ID | SCD04550 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |