Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam

TR-THREE AND TWENTY CREEK· Anderson, South Carolina· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 89.9% in SC)
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDSCD5020

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MICHELIN US2 SANDY SPRINGS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam?

Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam 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 Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam?

Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam is owned by MICHELIN US2 SANDY SPRINGS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam?

Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam?

Michelin Us2 Sandy Springs Dam has a dam height of 37 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.

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.