Catawba Reservoir No 2 is a dam located in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 100 ft100 ft tall, taller than 98% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Catawba Reservoir No 2
The primary purpose of Catawba Reservoir No 2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lancaster County Water and Sewer District (local government). It impounds the Tr-catawba River.
The dam stands 100 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 89 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,940 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 100 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lancaster |
| River/Stream | Tr-catawba River |
| Coordinates | 34.84450, -80.86480 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Height | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lancaster County Water and Sewer District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04778 |
| Federal ID | SCD04778 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |