Rice Pond Dam

COX CREEK· Greenville, South Carolina· Built 1953· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rice Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC)
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDSC01726

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: May 3, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

URBANA CLIFFS RE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rice Pond Dam?

Rice Pond 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 Rice Pond Dam?

Rice Pond Dam is owned by URBANA CLIFFS RE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rice Pond Dam built?

Rice Pond Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Rice Pond Dam?

Rice 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 Rice Pond Dam?

Rice Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Rice Pond Dam last inspected?

Rice Pond Dam was last inspected on May 3, 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.