Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 273 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,637 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,155 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00035 |
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
Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam?
Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 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 Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam?
Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam is owned by Limestone Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam built?
Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam?
Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam?
Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam has a dam height of 32 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 - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam last inspected?
Mill - Canton Creek W/S Str. #4 Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.