Loblolly Timber Dam 2
Loblolly Timber Dam 2 is a dam located in Chester County, South Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Loblolly Timber Dam 2
The primary purpose of Loblolly Timber Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert E Lanier (private). It impounds the Tr-sandy River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/15/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Chester |
| River/Stream | Tr-sandy River |
| Coordinates | 34.73520, -81.22920 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT E LANIER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00218 |
| Federal ID | SCD00218 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |