Sunny Slopes Pond 1 Dam

About Sunny Slopes Pond 1 Dam

The primary purpose of Sunny Slopes Pond 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ucp Battleground Llc (private). It impounds the Tr-little Thicketty Creek.

The dam stands 35 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.

At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.

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