Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam

TR-CAW CAW SWAMP· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1960· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC)
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDSC02111

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: July 13, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

T ELLIOTT WANNAMAKER TRUST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam?

Te Wannamaker Pond 2 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 Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam?

Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam is owned by T ELLIOTT WANNAMAKER TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam built?

Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam?

Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam 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 Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam?

Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam 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 Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam last inspected?

Te Wannamaker Pond 2 Dam was last inspected on July 13, 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.