R E Rast Pond Dam
R E Rast Pond Dam is a dam located in Calhoun County, South Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About R E Rast Pond Dam
The primary purpose of R E 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 Doris H And William E Barnes Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-halfway Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/06/2017.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Calhoun |
| River/Stream | Tr-halfway Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.56410, -80.59600 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DORIS H AND WILLIAM E BARNES JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD02648 |
| Federal ID | SCD02648 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |