Carolina Orchard Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Carolina Orchard Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00272 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
FARM LAKE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;FARM LAKE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SECTION II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;WILLIAM G SARRATT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carolina Orchard Dam 2?
Carolina Orchard Dam 2 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 Carolina Orchard Dam 2?
Carolina Orchard Dam 2 is owned by FARM LAKE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;FARM LAKE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SECTION II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;WILLIAM G SARRATT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carolina Orchard Dam 2 built?
Carolina Orchard Dam 2 was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Carolina Orchard Dam 2?
Carolina Orchard Dam 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carolina Orchard Dam 2?
Carolina Orchard Dam 2 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 Carolina Orchard Dam 2 last inspected?
Carolina Orchard Dam 2 was last inspected on September 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.