Ronald Dew Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Jerry Holmes Dam Seivern Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Ronald Dew Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational site.
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Summary
Built in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and stretches 325 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, emphasizing the need for maintenance and upgrades to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
The dam, situated on Goose Platter Creek, falls under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC). While it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. With a history of poor condition assessment and a lack of emergency preparedness measures in place, the management of this dam requires attention to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of structures like Ronald Dew Dam is crucial for preserving the balance between water management, recreational activities, and ecological sustainability. By advocating for improved maintenance practices, risk management measures, and emergency preparedness protocols, we can contribute to the resilience of our water infrastructure and ensure the safety of dams like Ronald Dew for future generations.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
325 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
GOOSE PLATTER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Ronald Dew Dam