Rentz Fish Pond
Rentz Fish Pond is a dam located in Hampton County, South Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rentz Fish Pond
The primary purpose of Rentz Fish Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Randolph Murdaugh Iv (private). It impounds the Tr-cedar Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/30/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Hampton |
| River/Stream | Tr-cedar Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.89240, -81.15690 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RANDOLPH MURDAUGH IV |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02600 |
| Federal ID | SCD02600 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |