Sunshine Place Farm Dam, located in the Midville environs of Laurens, Georgia, is a private earth dam constructed in 2007 by the USDA/NRCS.
The dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a length of 1180 feet, providing a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. With a spillway type of uncontrolled and outlet gates also uncontrolled, the dam has been assessed as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level.
Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, Sunshine Place Farm Dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, particularly during times of drought or water scarcity. The dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage within the Buckhead Creek watershed, contributing to the overall resilience of the local ecosystem and agricultural activities. As a privately owned structure, the dam underscores the importance of individual stewardship and responsibility in water resource management in the face of changing climatic conditions and increasing water demand.
Wind
Humidity
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
1180 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
BUCKHEAD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
2940cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
3040cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
238cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
3010cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
158cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
897cfs |