John Milledge Academy Dam
Key Takeaway
John Milledge Academy Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 32.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02842 |
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
John Milledge Academy
Private
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What is the hazard classification of John Milledge Academy Dam?
John Milledge Academy 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 John Milledge Academy Dam?
John Milledge Academy Dam is owned by John Milledge Academy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was John Milledge Academy Dam built?
John Milledge Academy Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 John Milledge Academy Dam?
John Milledge Academy 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 John Milledge Academy Dam?
John Milledge Academy Dam has a dam height of 18 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 John Milledge Academy Dam last inspected?
John Milledge Academy Dam was last inspected on July 1, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.