Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7
Key Takeaway
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 78.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00728 |
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 S & WCD
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7?
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 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 Creek Watershed Structure No. 7?
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 is owned by LIMESTONE VALLEY S & WCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 built?
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Creek Watershed Structure No. 7?
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 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 Creek Watershed Structure No. 7?
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 has a dam height of 31 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 Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 last inspected?
Mill Creek Watershed Structure No. 7 was last inspected on February 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.