Lake Joree Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Joree Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1833 and is 193 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,670 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1833 (193 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1980 |
| NID ID | GA04859 |
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
City of Valdosta
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Joree Millpond Dam?
Lake Joree 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 Lake Joree Millpond Dam?
Lake Joree Millpond Dam is owned by City of Valdosta (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Joree Millpond Dam built?
Lake Joree Millpond Dam was completed in 1833, making it 193 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 Lake Joree Millpond Dam?
Lake Joree 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 Lake Joree Millpond Dam?
Lake Joree Millpond Dam has a dam height of 8 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.