Sunny Slope Farms Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunny Slope Farms Dam is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 52.9% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | SC02574 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ANGELA WILLIAMS;CHARLES WILLIAMS;JIM NESS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunny Slope Farms Dam?
Sunny Slope Farms Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sunny Slope Farms Dam?
Sunny Slope Farms Dam is owned by ANGELA WILLIAMS;CHARLES WILLIAMS;JIM NESS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunny Slope Farms Dam built?
Sunny Slope Farms Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Sunny Slope Farms Dam?
Sunny Slope Farms Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sunny Slope Farms Dam?
Sunny Slope Farms Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Sunny Slope Farms Dam last inspected?
Sunny Slope Farms Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.