Graniteville Co Dam 2
Graniteville Co Dam 2 is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Graniteville Co Dam 2
The primary purpose of Graniteville Co Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Svji Sports Foundation (private). It impounds the Sage Mill Branch.
The dam stands 37 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 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 08/10/2017.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Sage Mill Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.61080, -81.82530 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SVJI SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02129 |
| Federal ID | SCD02129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |