Georgetown Sewer Dam 2

SAMPIT RIVER OFFSTREAM· Georgetown, South Carolina· Built 1974· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage249 acre-ft
Normal Storage153 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDSC01996

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: December 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

CITY OF GEORGETOWN

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Georgetown Sewer Dam 2?

Georgetown Sewer 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 Georgetown Sewer Dam 2?

Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 is owned by CITY OF GEORGETOWN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 built?

Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Georgetown Sewer Dam 2?

Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 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 Georgetown Sewer Dam 2?

Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 has a dam height of 15 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 Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 last inspected?

Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 was last inspected on December 6, 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.