Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 97.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06332 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Dalton Utilities
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam?
Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam?
Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam is owned by Dalton Utilities (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam?
Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 57 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 Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Lower Haig Mill Reservoir Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.