Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam

SALUDA RIVER OFFSTREAM· Anderson, South Carolina· Built 1975· 58 ft tall
Unknown Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam is classified as unknown in South Carolina. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 58 ft (taller than 98.1% in SC)
Max Storage946 acre-ft
Normal Storage240 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDSC02285

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 5, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam?

Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam?

Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam built?

Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam?

Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam?

Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam last inspected?

Ws Lee Steam Plant Secondary Ash Pond Dam was last inspected on June 5, 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.