Mccants Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mccants Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,152 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 474 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| NID ID | GA04986 |
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
Georgia Department of Transportation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mccants Millpond Dam?
Mccants 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 Mccants Millpond Dam?
Mccants Millpond Dam is owned by Georgia Department of Transportation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Mccants Millpond Dam?
Mccants 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 Mccants Millpond Dam?
Mccants Millpond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Mccants Millpond Dam last inspected?
Mccants Millpond Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.