Rays Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Rays Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1860 and is 166 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,008 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03613 |
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
Private
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rays Mill Pond Dam?
Rays Mill Pond 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 Rays Mill Pond Dam?
Rays Mill Pond Dam is owned by Private (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rays Mill Pond Dam built?
Rays Mill Pond Dam was completed in 1860, making it 166 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 Rays Mill Pond Dam?
Rays Mill Pond 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 Rays Mill Pond Dam?
Rays Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Rays Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Rays Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.