Hamburg Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Hamburg 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 | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 156 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41,250 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00326 |
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
State of Georgia, Dnr, Parks, and Historic Places
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hamburg Mill Pond Dam?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg Mill Pond Dam?
Hamburg Mill Pond Dam is owned by State of Georgia, Dnr, Parks, and Historic Places (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hamburg Mill Pond Dam built?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg Mill Pond Dam?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg Mill Pond Dam?
Hamburg Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Hamburg Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Hamburg Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.