Rh Anderson Dam
Rh Anderson Dam is a dam located in Aiken County, South Carolina, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rh Anderson Dam
The primary purpose of Rh Anderson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Barbara E And Mark J Brooks (private). It impounds the Rocky Springs Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 203 acre-feet. Completed in 1935, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Aiken |
| River/Stream | Rocky Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.71640, -81.53220 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 203 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BARBARA E AND MARK J BROOKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD00800 |
| Federal ID | SCD00800 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |