George Rast Pond Dam

FLEA BITE CREEK· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1940· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

George Rast Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 8.3% in SC)
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDSC00590

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 8, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SARA R LINEBERGER TRUSTEE AND GEORGE D RAST JR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of George Rast Pond Dam?

George Rast Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates George Rast Pond Dam?

George Rast Pond Dam is owned by SARA R LINEBERGER TRUSTEE AND GEORGE D RAST JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was George Rast Pond Dam built?

George Rast Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of George Rast Pond Dam?

George 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 George Rast Pond Dam?

George Rast Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 George Rast Pond Dam last inspected?

George Rast Pond Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.