Robert L Scarborough Dam

TR-RAY BRANCH· Richland, South Carolina· Built 1993· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Robert L Scarborough Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 28.8% in SC)
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)
NID IDSC02672

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

Ownership

CATCHMARK SOUTH CAROLINA TIMBERLANDS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Robert L Scarborough Dam?

Robert L Scarborough 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 Robert L Scarborough Dam?

Robert L Scarborough Dam is owned by CATCHMARK SOUTH CAROLINA TIMBERLANDS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Robert L Scarborough Dam built?

Robert L Scarborough Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Robert L Scarborough Dam?

Robert L Scarborough Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Robert L Scarborough Dam?

Robert L Scarborough Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Robert L Scarborough Dam last inspected?

Robert L Scarborough Dam was last inspected on March 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.