Davenports Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Davenports Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02930 |
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
Chester, Clay W.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davenports Millpond Dam?
Davenports Millpond 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 Davenports Millpond Dam?
Davenports Millpond Dam is owned by Chester, Clay W. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davenports Millpond Dam built?
Davenports Millpond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Davenports Millpond Dam?
Davenports Millpond 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 Davenports Millpond Dam?
Davenports Millpond Dam has a dam height of 10 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.