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BAILEY DAM 2

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Unlisted/Unknown Dam Tr-Beards Fork Creek
April 24, 2025


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Bailey Dam 2, also known as Clinton Mill Pond Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Laurens, South Carolina. Constructed in 1968 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 40 feet and spans a length of 265 feet. Its primary purpose is for water supply, with a storage capacity of 380 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 115 acre-feet.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Bailey Dam 2 is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified with a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in September 2017. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway system and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating.

Located on TR-Beards Fork Creek, Bailey Dam 2 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Ensuring its safety and proper maintenance is essential to protect downstream communities and the environment from potential risks associated with dam failure. As climate change impacts water resources, understanding and managing dams like Bailey Dam 2 is vital for sustainable water supply and resilience to changing climatic conditions.

Year_Completed 1968
Dam_Height 40
River_Or_Stream TR-BEARDS FORK CREEK
Dam_Length 265
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 27
Nid_Storage 380
Outlet_Gates Uncontrolled
Hazard_Potential Significant
Foundations Unlisted/Unknown
Nid_Height 40
       

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