Kaiser Dam

JONES BRANCH· York, South Carolina· Built 1955· 29 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kaiser Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC)
Max Storage	223 acre-ft
Normal Storage	115 acre-ft

Surface Area	17 acres
Year Completed	1955 (71 years old)
NID ID	SC00686

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: December 16, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RIVERCROSSING PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kaiser Dam?

Kaiser Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Kaiser Dam?

Kaiser Dam is owned by RIVERCROSSING PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOC INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kaiser Dam built?

Kaiser Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Kaiser Dam?

Kaiser Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Kaiser Dam?

Kaiser Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Kaiser Dam last inspected?

Kaiser Dam was last inspected on December 16, 2022. 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.