Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 dam
Georgetown Sewer Dam 2
Georgetown Sewer Dam 2, also known as City of Georgetown Dam 2, is a local government-owned structure located in Georgetown, South Carolina. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 360 feet in length. Its primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a normal storage capacity of 153 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 249 acre-feet.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in December 2017. With a drainage area not specified, the dam's primary function and its low-risk profile make it an important part of the water resource infrastructure along the Sampit River offstream.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 offers a glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure management and environmental stewardship in South Carolina. With its functional design and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a key component in the state's water management system while maintaining a low-risk profile for potential hazards. As a structure with a clear purpose and a history of state supervision, Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 represents the ongoing efforts to balance resource utilization and environmental protection in the region.
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 Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek Near Maryville | 0 cfs | → |
| Santee River Nr Jamestown | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 6,610 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 50 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 1,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Georgetown Sewer Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Sylvan L. Rosen Bridge Georgetown
- East Bay Street 354, Georgetown
- Pringle Ferry Road 999, Georgetown
- County Road S-22-18, Georgetown
- Pritchard Street Landing
- Pine Tree Landing
Campgrounds
- Elmwood
- Elmwood Recreation Area
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Guilliard Lake
- Honey Hill
- Honey Hill Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Georgetown Sewer Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Georgetown Sewer Dam 2
Where does the data for Georgetown Sewer 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 Georgetown Sewer Dam 2.