Jl Wannamaker Dam 2
Jl Wannamaker Dam 2 is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jl Wannamaker Dam 2
The primary purpose of Jl Wannamaker Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John K Wannamaker Ii (private). It impounds the Tr-speigner Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 03/14/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Tr-speigner Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.70300, -80.79410 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JOHN K WANNAMAKER II |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02685 |
| Federal ID | SCD02685 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |