Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2

TR-MAY RIVER· Beaufort, South Carolina· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 19.3% in SC)
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
NID IDSC01563

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

Ownership

CYNTHIA WILLETT 

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2?

Palmetto Bluff Plant 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 Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2?

Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 is owned by CYNTHIA WILLETT  (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2?

Palmetto Bluff Plant 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 Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2?

Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 has a dam height of 14 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 Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 last inspected?

Palmetto Bluff Plant Dam 2 was last inspected on November 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.