Bailey Dam 2
Bailey Dam 2 is a dam located in Laurens County, South Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bailey Dam 2
The primary purpose of Bailey Dam 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dixon Land Company Lp (private). It impounds the Tr-beards Fork Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 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 09/22/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Laurens |
| River/Stream | Tr-beards Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.49000, -81.90470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DIXON LAND COMPANY LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02989 |
| Federal ID | SCD02989 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |