Sunset Lake Dam

BEVEL CREEK· Lowndes, Georgia· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Sunset Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length635 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage122 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
NID IDGA04846

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: April 17, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Cypress Lakes Development Inc.

Private

Nearby Dams

Lower Whitewater Lake Dam

Lowndes, GA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Whitewater Club Lake Dam

Lowndes, GA

Low Hazard 13 ft

Lower Bear Garden Swamp

Lowndes, GA

Low Hazard 8 ft

Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #6

Lowndes, GA

Low Hazard 10 ft

Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #5

Lowndes, GA

Low Hazard 9 ft

Wetherington Pond

Lowndes, GA

Low Hazard 8 ft

Lilly Pond Dam

Lowndes, GA

Low Hazard 12 ft

Lake Hammock Dam # 2

Lowndes, GA

Low Hazard 11 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sunset Lake Dam?

Sunset Lake Dam 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 Sunset Lake Dam?

Sunset Lake Dam is owned by Cypress Lakes Development Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sunset Lake Dam?

Sunset Lake Dam 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 Sunset Lake Dam?

Sunset Lake Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Sunset Lake Dam last inspected?

Sunset Lake Dam was last inspected on April 17, 2014. 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.