Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| NID ID | SC02284 |
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
SOUTHERN FARMLANDS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam?
Dorothy B Rast Pond 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 Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam?
Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam is owned by SOUTHERN FARMLANDS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam?
Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam?
Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam last inspected?
Dorothy B Rast Pond Dam was last inspected on February 7, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.