Sunny Slope Farms
Key Takeaway
Sunny Slope Farms is classified as high hazard in South Carolina. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 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 | 29 ft (taller than 77.1% in SC) |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | SC00278 |
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
JIM NESS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunny Slope Farms?
Sunny Slope Farms 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?
Sunny Slope Farms is owned by JIM NESS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunny Slope Farms built?
Sunny Slope Farms was completed in 1974, making it 52 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?
Sunny Slope Farms 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?
Sunny Slope Farms has a dam height of 29 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 last inspected?
Sunny Slope Farms was last inspected on October 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.