Ray Campbell Dam
Key Takeaway
Ray Campbell Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 19 ft (taller than 41.8% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00333 |
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
BRIAN H AND SHARON L GILL;THOMAS R WILLIAMS, ELIZABETH H BENNETT, AND SONNI E BENNETT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ray Campbell Dam?
Ray Campbell 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 Ray Campbell Dam?
Ray Campbell Dam is owned by BRIAN H AND SHARON L GILL;THOMAS R WILLIAMS, ELIZABETH H BENNETT, AND SONNI E BENNETT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ray Campbell Dam built?
Ray Campbell Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Ray Campbell Dam?
Ray Campbell 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 Ray Campbell Dam?
Ray Campbell 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 Ray Campbell Dam last inspected?
Ray Campbell Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.