Ray Lucas Dam

TR-GIDDY SWAMP CREEK· Aiken, South Carolina· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ray Lucas Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC)
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
NID IDSC02281

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

DONNA R GARDNER, CHADVUN B RAY, ROBERT L RAY, AND DON A RAY;MARK ANTHONY AND SHEILA RAY SIECINSKI;MARK W GARDNER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ray Lucas Dam?

Ray Lucas 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 Ray Lucas Dam?

Ray Lucas Dam is owned by DONNA R GARDNER, CHADVUN B RAY, ROBERT L RAY, AND DON A RAY;MARK ANTHONY AND SHEILA RAY SIECINSKI;MARK W GARDNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ray Lucas Dam?

Ray Lucas 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 Lucas Dam?

Ray Lucas Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Lucas Dam last inspected?

Ray Lucas 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.