Longshore 2 Dam
Longshore 2 Dam is a dam located in Newberry County, South Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Longshore 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Longshore 2 Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Sand Hills Inc (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2022.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Newberry |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.26620, -81.76150 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | SAND HILLS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD01469 |
| Federal ID | SCD01469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |