Welton Corp Dam 2 is a dam located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Welton Corp Dam 2
The primary purpose of Welton Corp Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rose Hill Plantation Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-colleton River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 272 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 11/13/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| River/Stream | Tr-colleton River |
| Coordinates | 32.29210, -80.86400 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 272 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rose Hill Plantation Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02941 |
| Federal ID | SCD02941 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |