Camp Sunrise

UNKNOWN· Gordon, Georgia· Built 1984· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Camp Sunrise is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA)
Dam Length165 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge84 cfs
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDGA04313

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 19, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Camp Sunrise, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Sunrise?

Camp Sunrise is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Camp Sunrise?

Camp Sunrise is owned by Camp Sunrise, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Camp Sunrise built?

Camp Sunrise was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Camp Sunrise?

Camp Sunrise serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Camp Sunrise?

Camp Sunrise has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Camp Sunrise last inspected?

Camp Sunrise was last inspected on February 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.