George Wike Dam

WHITMIRE BRANCH· Greenville, South Carolina· Built 1995· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

George Wike Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC)
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDSC02697

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 10, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DAVID GALISEWSKI;RICHARD M FISCHER JR AND SUSAN J FISCHER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of George Wike Dam?

George Wike Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates George Wike Dam?

George Wike Dam is owned by DAVID GALISEWSKI;RICHARD M FISCHER JR AND SUSAN J FISCHER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was George Wike Dam built?

George Wike Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of George Wike Dam?

George Wike Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is George Wike Dam?

George Wike Dam has a dam height of 32 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was George Wike Dam last inspected?

George Wike Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.