Bmw Dam 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bmw Dam 2, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1994.


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Summary

With a height of 25 feet and a length of 850 feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Abner Creek. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, as assessed in June 2017.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Bmw Dam 2 has a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam's associated structures, inspection frequency, emergency action plan status, and risk assessment details are currently unavailable in the provided data.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bmw Dam 2 presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management practices. As efforts to address the dam's poor condition and ensure its safety continue, it serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and oversight in protecting communities from the risks of flooding and water resource management challenges.

Year Completed

1994

Dam Length

850

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-ABNER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

111

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

25
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.