Blkrhouse Pond Dam 2

Blkrhouse Pond Dam 2 is a dam located in Georgetown County, South Carolina, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Blkrhouse Pond Dam 2

The primary purpose of Blkrhouse Pond Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by International Paper Company (private). It impounds the Tr-black River.

The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 101 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 12/07/2017.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyGeorgetown
River/StreamTr-black River
Coordinates33.50120, -79.31130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage101 acre-ft
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerINTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/07/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDSCD03590
Federal IDSCD03590
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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