Rentz Fish Pond

TR-CEDAR BRANCH· Hampton, South Carolina· Built 1956· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rentz Fish Pond is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 23.6% in SC)
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDSC01534

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: November 30, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RANDOLPH MURDAUGH IV

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rentz Fish Pond?

Rentz Fish Pond 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 Rentz Fish Pond?

Rentz Fish Pond is owned by RANDOLPH MURDAUGH IV (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rentz Fish Pond built?

Rentz Fish Pond was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Rentz Fish Pond?

Rentz Fish Pond 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 Rentz Fish Pond?

Rentz Fish Pond has a dam height of 15 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 Rentz Fish Pond last inspected?

Rentz Fish Pond was last inspected on November 30, 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.