J R Darragh Dam 2
J R Darragh Dam 2 is a dam located in Greenwood County, South Carolina, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About J R Darragh Dam 2
The primary purpose of J R Darragh Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James R Darragh Jr And Kathleen T Darragh (private). It impounds the Tr-big Curltail Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Greenwood |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Curltail Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.15090, -82.23190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES R DARRAGH JR AND KATHLEEN T DARRAGH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01268 |
| Federal ID | SCD01268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |