Kelly Zier Dam

BAKERS BRANCH· Edgefield, South Carolina· Built 1961· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Kelly Zier Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 78.9% in SC)
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage97 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDSC01107

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: August 7, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JAMES E MILLER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kelly Zier Dam?

Kelly Zier 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 Kelly Zier Dam?

Kelly Zier Dam is owned by JAMES E MILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Kelly Zier Dam built?

Kelly Zier Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Kelly Zier Dam?

Kelly Zier 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 Kelly Zier Dam?

Kelly Zier Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Kelly Zier Dam last inspected?

Kelly Zier Dam was last inspected on August 7, 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.