Ranken Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Ranken Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 92.3% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | SC01815 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
EDITH AILEEN KAY AND SHEILA BELK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ranken Pond Dam?
Ranken Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ranken Pond Dam?
Ranken Pond Dam is owned by EDITH AILEEN KAY AND SHEILA BELK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ranken Pond Dam built?
Ranken Pond Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Ranken Pond Dam?
Ranken 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 Ranken Pond Dam?
Ranken Pond Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Ranken Pond Dam last inspected?
Ranken Pond Dam was last inspected on February 3, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.