Sunshine Place Farm Dam

BUCKHEAD CREEK· Laurens, Georgia· Built 2007· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Sunshine Place Farm Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA)
Dam Length1,180 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDGA07139

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Sunshine Place Farms Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sunshine Place Farm Dam?

Sunshine Place Farm 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 Sunshine Place Farm Dam?

Sunshine Place Farm Dam is owned by Sunshine Place Farms Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sunshine Place Farm Dam built?

Sunshine Place Farm Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Sunshine Place Farm Dam?

Sunshine Place Farm Dam has a dam height of 11 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.

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.