Int Pap Waste Pond Dam 2 dam
Int Pap Waste Pond Dam 2
Int Pap Waste Pond Dam 2, also known as International Paper Dam 2, is a private dam located in Georgetown, South Carolina. This earth dam, completed in 1973, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a normal storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 2850 feet, this dam sits on the Sampit River offstream and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
The dam is classified as having a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of December 2017. While it has not been modified in recent years, it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating that there are some potential risks associated with its operation, but measures are in place to manage these risks effectively. Overall, Int Pap Waste Pond Dam 2 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for environmental sustainability.
Located in a picturesque setting in Georgetown, South Carolina, this dam serves as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, providing storage for 456 acre-feet of water. With its uncontrolled spillway type and buttress core design, the dam represents a blend of engineering excellence and natural resource conservation. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the balance between human development and environmental protection that is exemplified by the presence of Int Pap Waste Pond Dam 2 along the Sampit River.
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 Int Pap Waste Pond 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 | 2,050 cfs | → |
| Pee Dee River At Hwy 701 Nr Bucksport | 7,890 cfs | → |
| Waccamaw River At Conway Marina At Conway | 2,260 cfs | → |
| Black River At Kingstree | 41 cfs | → |
| Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal At Moncks Corner | 4,530 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Int Pap Waste Pond 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
- Pole Yard Way, Georgetown
Campgrounds
- Elmwood
- Elmwood Recreation Area
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Guilliard Lake
- Honey Hill
- Honey Hill Recreation Area
Fishing spots
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About Int Pap Waste Pond Dam 2
Where does the data for Int Pap Waste Pond 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 Int Pap Waste Pond Dam 2.