Sunset Springs Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunset Springs Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 96 cfs |
| NID ID | GA05568 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
King, Shane;Lacy, Lance;Sunset Springs Homeowners Association;Viskup, Petr;White, Margarita
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunset Springs Lake Dam?
Sunset Springs 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 Springs Lake Dam?
Sunset Springs Lake Dam is owned by King, Shane;Lacy, Lance;Sunset Springs Homeowners Association;Viskup, Petr;White, Margarita (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sunset Springs Lake Dam?
Sunset Springs 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 Springs Lake Dam?
Sunset Springs Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Springs Lake Dam last inspected?
Sunset Springs Lake Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.