Sunny Slope Farms Dam
Sunny Slope Farms Dam is a dam located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sunny Slope Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Sunny Slope Farms Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Angela Williams;charles Williams;jim Ness (private). It impounds the Tr-little Thicketty Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 10/28/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Thicketty Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.04750, -81.79310 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ANGELA WILLIAMS;CHARLES WILLIAMS;JIM NESS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04325 |
| Federal ID | SCD04325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |