Cordrays Mill Pond
Key Takeaway
Cordrays Mill Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 225 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05306 |
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
Georgia Department of Transportation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cordrays Mill Pond?
Cordrays Mill Pond 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 Cordrays Mill Pond?
Cordrays Mill Pond is owned by Georgia Department of Transportation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cordrays Mill Pond built?
Cordrays Mill Pond was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Cordrays Mill Pond?
Cordrays Mill Pond 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 Cordrays Mill Pond?
Cordrays Mill Pond 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 Cordrays Mill Pond last inspected?
Cordrays Mill Pond was last inspected on July 1, 1990. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.