Sunshine Place Farm Dam, located in the Midville environs of Laurens, Georgia, is a private earth dam constructed in 2007 by the USDA/NRCS.
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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.
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
|
1030cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
864cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
49cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
1280cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
52cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
628cfs |