Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound
Key Takeaway
Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 599 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06885 |
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
J.M. Huber Corporation-Clay Division
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound?
Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound 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 Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound?
Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound is owned by J.M. Huber Corporation-Clay Division (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound built?
Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound?
Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound has a dam height of 23 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 Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound last inspected?
Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound was last inspected on April 1, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.