Millers Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Millers Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1931 and is 95 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00880 |
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
Miller's Mill Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Millers Millpond Dam?
Millers Millpond 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 Millers Millpond Dam?
Millers Millpond Dam is owned by Miller's Mill Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Millers Millpond Dam built?
Millers Millpond Dam was completed in 1931, making it 95 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 Millers Millpond Dam?
Millers Millpond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Millers Millpond Dam?
Millers Millpond Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Millers Millpond Dam last inspected?
Millers Millpond Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.