Lee Business Partnership Dam 2 dam
Lee Business Partnership Dam 2
Located in Clarendon, South Carolina, the Lee Business Partnership Dam 2 stands as a testament to private ownership and commitment to water resource management. Built in 1949, this earth dam with a buttress core serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a tranquil oasis for locals and visitors alike. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 320 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet and covers an impressive surface area of 11 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition was last assessed as unsatisfactory in 2017, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and inspection efforts. Operated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure public safety and environmental preservation. With Congressman James E. Clyburn representing the district, the Lee Business Partnership Dam 2 serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible stewardship of water resources in the face of climate change challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices, the Lee Business Partnership Dam 2 stands as a symbol of the intersection between private ownership, recreation, and environmental stewardship. With its serene surroundings and historical significance, this dam serves as a valuable asset for the local community while also highlighting the ongoing need for vigilance in dam safety and maintenance. As efforts to address climate change intensify, the importance of sustainable water resource management becomes increasingly apparent, making the Lee Business Partnership Dam 2 a beacon of responsible infrastructure development in South Carolina.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lee Business Partnership Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santee River Near Pineville | 629 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 58 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 215 cfs | → |
| Wateree R. Bl Eastover | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 1,500 cfs | → |
| Back River At Dupont Intake Nr Kittredge | 2,400 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lee Business Partnership Dam 2.
Boat launches
- State Highway 260 Clarendon County
- Clarendon County
- Log Jam Road Clarendon County
- Williamsburg County
- Red Bank Road 184, Orangeburg County
Campgrounds
- Polly's Landing Campground
- Santee State Park
- Short Stay Navy Military
- Poinsett State Park
- Falcons Nest Military - Shaw Afb
Fishing spots
Track Lee Business Partnership Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Lee Business Partnership Dam 2
Where does the data for Lee Business Partnership Dam 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lee Business Partnership Dam 2.