Rautons Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Rautons Pond Dam, also known as G W Rauton Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Saluda, South Carolina.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and spans a length of 425 feet, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The primary purposes of the dam include fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, with additional recreational opportunities offered by its presence.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, with the last inspection conducted in October 2017. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulates the dam, ensuring that state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures are in place to maintain its integrity. The dam's location on TR-ROCKY CREEK serves as a vital resource for water management and conservation efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring this essential infrastructure for the community and its surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
425 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ROCKY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta
|
20cfs |
Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells
|
1090cfs |
Saluda River At Chappells
|
1220cfs |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
149cfs |
Little River Nr Silverstreet
|
94cfs |
Bush River Nr Prosperity
|
58cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Rautons Pond Dam