Bmw Dam 2 is a dam located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bmw Dam 2
The primary purpose of Bmw Dam 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bmw (private). It impounds the Tr-abner Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 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 08/21/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| River/Stream | Tr-abner Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.88870, -82.17960 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bmw |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04433 |
| Federal ID | SCD04433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |