Milstead

Yellow River· Rockdale, Georgia· Built 1925· Gravity· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Hydroelectric Private

Key Takeaway

Milstead is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length256 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area210 sq mi
Max Discharge4,704 cfs
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)
NID IDGA00192

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 7, 2022
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Milstead?

Milstead 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 Milstead?

Milstead is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Milstead built?

Milstead was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Milstead?

Milstead serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Milstead?

Milstead has a dam height of 17 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 Milstead last inspected?

Milstead was last inspected on September 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.