Langley Dam and Langley Pond History and Impact
Langley Dam, built in 1854 as an earthen barrier 900 feet long and 20 feet high, powered a 24 mile pond that fed more than 30 mills including Graniteville Manufacturing Bath Paper and Langley Manufacturing Co. The dam and mills faced disasters from fires to the 1886 Charleston earthquake, with dam breaches that damaged the Langley Cotton Factory and Bath Paper Mill. Langley Pond later became owned by Aiken County and the Aiken Land Conservancy, expanding Langley Pond Park to about 285 acres. The pond gained national attention when the U. S. Rowing Team used it as a training site for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
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Officials monitor dam risk as flash flood watch issued
The National Weather Service placed Horse Creek area including Langley and Bath under a flash flood watch through Saturday evening. Local agencies including Aiken Public Safety and Langley Fire Department stand by for possible evacuations while Aiken County coordinates the response with the Department of Natural Resources and state agencies. County officials say evacuation is not anticipated as of now, with experts assessing conditions and assuring the public.
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Langley Residents React To Dam Leak And Evacuation Talk
Casey Wright of Langley says water is being lowered to inspect for a hole and patch it while hearing little else. Jerry Lankford notes leak news and standby evacuation possibilities with limited home presence. Dakota Faircloth reports the crack widening by two inches on his side of town. Lonnie Lewis of Clearwater and Midland Valley Fire Department volunteers says media reports a small leak is being addressed and that everything is under control.
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