Carolina Orchard Dam 2
Carolina Orchard Dam 2 is a dam located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Carolina Orchard Dam 2
The primary purpose of Carolina Orchard Dam 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Farm Lake Of Cherokee County Homeowners Association;farm Lake Of Cherokee County Section Ii Homeowners Association;william G Sarratt (private). It impounds the Tr-little Thicketty Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 102 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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 09/06/2017.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Thicketty Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03880, -81.77600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FARM LAKE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;FARM LAKE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY SECTION II HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION;WILLIAM G SARRATT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03403 |
| Federal ID | SCD03403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |