Housers Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Housers Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00156 |
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
Bruce Byrd Jr. - Lucille M Byrd Living Trust
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Housers Millpond Dam?
Housers 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 Housers Millpond Dam?
Housers Millpond Dam is owned by Bruce Byrd Jr. - Lucille M Byrd Living Trust (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Housers Millpond Dam built?
Housers Millpond Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Housers Millpond Dam?
Housers 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 Housers Millpond Dam?
Housers Millpond Dam has a dam height of 13 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 Housers Millpond Dam last inspected?
Housers Millpond Dam was last inspected on March 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.