Charlie Rauton Dam
Charlie Rauton Dam is a dam located in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Charlie Rauton Dam
The primary purpose of Charlie Rauton Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doris T Rhodes (private). It impounds the Temples Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/16/2021.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Edgefield |
| River/Stream | Temples Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.82180, -81.75400 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DORIS T RHODES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04072 |
| Federal ID | SCD04072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |