Milburne Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Milburne Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 196 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03363 |
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
Aaron, C. B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Milburne Lake Dam?
Milburne Lake 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 Milburne Lake Dam?
Milburne Lake Dam is owned by Aaron, C. B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Milburne Lake Dam built?
Milburne Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Milburne Lake Dam?
Milburne Lake 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 Milburne Lake Dam?
Milburne Lake 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 Milburne Lake Dam last inspected?
Milburne Lake Dam was last inspected on August 6, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.