Phillip Rand Dam

TR-LIMESTONE CREEK· Orangeburg, South Carolina· Built 1950· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Phillip Rand Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC)
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDSC00434

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 19, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

EDISTO LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Phillip Rand Dam?

Phillip Rand 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 Phillip Rand Dam?

Phillip Rand Dam is owned by EDISTO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Phillip Rand Dam built?

Phillip Rand Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Phillip Rand Dam?

Phillip Rand 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 Phillip Rand Dam?

Phillip Rand Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Phillip Rand Dam last inspected?

Phillip Rand Dam was last inspected on July 19, 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.