Ruckers Pond Dam

LITTLE BEAVER CREEK· Calhoun, South Carolina· Built 1900· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ruckers Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 83.4% in SC)
Max Storage264 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)
NID IDSC00597

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 24, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

DIXON B BROWN JR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ruckers Pond Dam?

Ruckers 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 Ruckers Pond Dam?

Ruckers Pond Dam is owned by DIXON B BROWN JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ruckers Pond Dam built?

Ruckers Pond Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Ruckers Pond Dam?

Ruckers 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 Ruckers Pond Dam?

Ruckers 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 Ruckers Pond Dam last inspected?

Ruckers Pond Dam was last inspected on March 24, 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.