Malcolm B Rawls Dam

GIDDY SWAMP CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· Built 1952· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Malcolm B Rawls Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 50.2% in SC)
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDSC00307

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: July 31, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

MALCOLM B RAWLS AND KATHRYN D RAWLS TRUSTEES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Malcolm B Rawls Dam?

Malcolm B Rawls 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 Malcolm B Rawls Dam?

Malcolm B Rawls Dam is owned by MALCOLM B RAWLS AND KATHRYN D RAWLS TRUSTEES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Malcolm B Rawls Dam built?

Malcolm B Rawls Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Malcolm B Rawls Dam?

Malcolm B Rawls 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 Malcolm B Rawls Dam?

Malcolm B Rawls Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Malcolm B Rawls Dam last inspected?

Malcolm B Rawls Dam was last inspected on July 31, 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.