Clarendon Farms Dam 2
Key Takeaway
Clarendon Farms Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01554 |
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
CLARENDON FARMS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clarendon Farms Dam 2?
Clarendon Farms 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 Clarendon Farms Dam 2?
Clarendon Farms Dam 2 is owned by CLARENDON FARMS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clarendon Farms Dam 2 built?
Clarendon Farms Dam 2 was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Clarendon Farms Dam 2?
Clarendon Farms Dam 2 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 Clarendon Farms Dam 2?
Clarendon Farms Dam 2 has a dam height of 13 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 Clarendon Farms Dam 2 last inspected?
Clarendon Farms Dam 2 was last inspected on November 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.