Beaver Lake Dam, also known as Rima Pond Dam, is a private dam located in Oconee, South Carolina. Built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam stands at a height of 22 feet and spans a length of 460 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet.

Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Beaver Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated in fair condition as of its last assessment in April 2017. With moderate risk assessment and a history of minor modifications, this dam presents a unique opportunity for visitors to appreciate the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship in the water resource sector.