Catawba Reservoir No 2
Key Takeaway
Catawba Reservoir No 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 100 ft (taller than 99.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| NID ID | SCD5012 |
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
LANCASTER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Catawba Reservoir No 2?
Catawba Reservoir No 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 Catawba Reservoir No 2?
Catawba Reservoir No 2 is owned by LANCASTER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Catawba Reservoir No 2?
Catawba Reservoir No 2 serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Catawba Reservoir No 2?
Catawba Reservoir No 2 has a dam height of 100 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.