Burroughs and Chapin Dam 2 is a dam located in Horry County, South Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 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 Burroughs and Chapin Dam 2
The primary purpose of Burroughs and Chapin Dam 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Burroughs & Chapin Company Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-atlantic Ocean.
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/19/2024.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Horry |
| River/Stream | Tr-atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 33.76660, -78.79480 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Burroughs & Chapin Company Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD03634 |
| Federal ID | SCD03634 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |