Bembry Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bembry Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1820 and is 206 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Year Completed | 1820 (206 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2001 |
| NID ID | GA06379 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Roscoe Tilden Bembry Family Partnership L.P. C/O Dr. John Bembry
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bembry Mill Pond Dam?
Bembry Mill Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bembry Mill Pond Dam?
Bembry Mill Pond Dam is owned by Roscoe Tilden Bembry Family Partnership L.P. C/O Dr. John Bembry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bembry Mill Pond Dam built?
Bembry Mill Pond Dam was completed in 1820, making it 206 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Bembry Mill Pond Dam?
Bembry Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bembry Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Bembry Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on March 25, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.