Rosier Pond Dam

TR-LITTLE HORSE CREEK· Edgefield, South Carolina· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rosier Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 70.9% in SC)
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
NID IDSC02845

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: July 25, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

SYLVESTER L ROSIER JR AND JARED THOMAS ROSIER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rosier Pond Dam?

Rosier 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 Rosier Pond Dam?

Rosier Pond Dam is owned by SYLVESTER L ROSIER JR AND JARED THOMAS ROSIER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rosier Pond Dam?

Rosier 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 Rosier Pond Dam?

Rosier Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Rosier Pond Dam last inspected?

Rosier Pond Dam was last inspected on July 25, 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.