Jessie Rast Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Jessie 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 | 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01589 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
JAMES D RAST III;JAMES D RAST III AND JESSIE C RAST TRUSTEES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jessie Rast Pond Dam?
Jessie 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 Jessie Rast Pond Dam?
Jessie Rast Pond Dam is owned by JAMES D RAST III;JAMES D RAST III AND JESSIE C RAST TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jessie Rast Pond Dam built?
Jessie 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 Jessie Rast Pond Dam?
Jessie 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 Jessie Rast Pond Dam?
Jessie Rast Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Jessie Rast Pond Dam last inspected?
Jessie Rast Pond Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.