Rast Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rast Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Rast Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Russell E Smith Trustee (private). It impounds the Rock Branch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/2023.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Rock Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.72260, -80.96570 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Russell E Smith Trustee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02618 |
| Federal ID | SCD02618 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |