John E Keith Dam 2

LANCASTER BRANCH· Spartanburg, South Carolina· Built 1993· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

John E Keith Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 62.5% in SC)
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDSC02680

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: June 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

JOHN E KEITH JR;KF PROPERTIES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John E Keith Dam 2?

John E Keith 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 John E Keith Dam 2?

John E Keith Dam 2 is owned by JOHN E KEITH JR;KF PROPERTIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was John E Keith Dam 2 built?

John E Keith Dam 2 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 John E Keith Dam 2?

John E Keith Dam 2 serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is John E Keith Dam 2?

John E Keith Dam 2 has a dam height of 25 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 John E Keith Dam 2 last inspected?

John E Keith Dam 2 was last inspected on June 15, 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.