Rich Pond Dam

TR-SHOAL CREEK· Pickens, South Carolina· Built 1970· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rich Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC)
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDSC01397

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: June 21, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

RONALD RAY RICH TRUSTEE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rich Pond Dam?

Rich 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 Rich Pond Dam?

Rich Pond Dam is owned by RONALD RAY RICH TRUSTEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rich Pond Dam built?

Rich Pond Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Rich Pond Dam?

Rich 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 Rich Pond Dam?

Rich Pond Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Rich Pond Dam last inspected?

Rich Pond Dam was last inspected on June 21, 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.