Sugar Hill Farm Lake Dam # 2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sugar Hill Farm Lake Dam # 2 in Barnesville, Georgia, is a privately owned Earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Designed by Drew Bynum, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 525 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 280 acre-feet. The dam, with a surface area of 28 acres, is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Situated in Lamar County, Georgia, this dam is not regulated by the state but is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk management measures for this dam are not specified. Despite its low hazard potential, the moderate risk assessment indicates a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Dam Height |
30 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
28 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
525 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River Near Culloden
|
1240cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd
|
17cfs |
Flint River Near Griffin
|
341cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Sugar Hill Farm Lake Dam # 2