Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 514 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01027 |
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
Spring Hill Nursery Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam?
Mckenzie Mill Pond 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 Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam?
Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam is owned by Spring Hill Nursery Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam built?
Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam?
Mckenzie Mill Pond 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 Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam?
Mckenzie Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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.