Mill Creek WS Str # 2
Key Takeaway
Mill Creek WS Str # 2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 601 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 536 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA00727 |
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 WS Str # 2?
Mill Creek WS Str # 2 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 WS Str # 2?
Mill Creek WS Str # 2 is owned by LIMESTONE VALLEY S & WCD (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Mill Creek WS Str # 2?
Mill Creek WS Str # 2 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 WS Str # 2?
Mill Creek WS Str # 2 has a dam height of 37 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 WS Str # 2 last inspected?
Mill Creek WS Str # 2 was last inspected on January 31, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.