H Graham Reynolds Dam

TR-SHAW CREEK· Edgefield, South Carolina· Built 1965· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

H Graham Reynolds Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC)
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDSC01149

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 27, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ROBERT CHRISTOPHER SOOS;ROBERT NEAL AND ELIZABETH SMITH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of H Graham Reynolds Dam?

H Graham Reynolds 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 H Graham Reynolds Dam?

H Graham Reynolds Dam is owned by ROBERT CHRISTOPHER SOOS;ROBERT NEAL AND ELIZABETH SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was H Graham Reynolds Dam built?

H Graham Reynolds Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 H Graham Reynolds Dam?

H Graham Reynolds Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is H Graham Reynolds Dam?

H Graham Reynolds Dam has a dam height of 22 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 H Graham Reynolds Dam last inspected?

H Graham Reynolds Dam was last inspected on July 27, 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.