Richard Rast Dam

TR-HALFWAY SWAMP CREEK· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1966· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Richard Rast Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 33.8% in SC)
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDSC00591

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: March 1, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ROBERT G SHULER;SANDRA B AND ISHMAEL W HILL JR;SHELLY ANNE AND ALLEN BLAINE SHULER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richard Rast Dam?

Richard Rast 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 Richard Rast Dam?

Richard Rast Dam is owned by ROBERT G SHULER;SANDRA B AND ISHMAEL W HILL JR;SHELLY ANNE AND ALLEN BLAINE SHULER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Richard Rast Dam built?

Richard Rast Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Richard Rast Dam?

Richard Rast 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 Richard Rast Dam?

Richard Rast Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Richard Rast Dam last inspected?

Richard Rast Dam was last inspected on March 1, 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.