Butlers Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Butlers Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 922 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00893 |
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
Peters, Robert H.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Butlers Mill Pond Dam?
Butlers 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 Butlers Mill Pond Dam?
Butlers Mill Pond Dam is owned by Peters, Robert H. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Butlers Mill Pond Dam built?
Butlers Mill Pond Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Butlers Mill Pond Dam?
Butlers Mill Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Butlers Mill Pond Dam?
Butlers Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Butlers Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Butlers Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.