Millpond Plantation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Millpond Plantation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,220 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01602 |
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
Wade-Lee Land Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Millpond Plantation Lake Dam?
Millpond Plantation Lake 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 Millpond Plantation Lake Dam?
Millpond Plantation Lake Dam is owned by Wade-Lee Land Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Millpond Plantation Lake Dam built?
Millpond Plantation Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Millpond Plantation Lake Dam?
Millpond Plantation Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Millpond Plantation Lake Dam?
Millpond Plantation Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Millpond Plantation Lake Dam last inspected?
Millpond Plantation Lake Dam was last inspected on June 17, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.