Clayton Rawl Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Clayton Rawl Farms Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 14.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 401 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| NID ID | SC00183 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CLAYTON RAWL FARMS INC. ;DORUS G SMITH FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clayton Rawl Farms Dam?
Clayton Rawl Farms Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Clayton Rawl Farms Dam?
Clayton Rawl Farms Dam is owned by CLAYTON RAWL FARMS INC. ;DORUS G SMITH FAMILY PROPERTIES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Clayton Rawl Farms Dam?
Clayton Rawl Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clayton Rawl Farms Dam?
Clayton Rawl Farms Dam has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Clayton Rawl Farms Dam last inspected?
Clayton Rawl Farms Dam was last inspected on January 26, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.