Sibley Millpond Dam

UNKNOWN· Coweta, Georgia· Earth· 26 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Sibley Millpond Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA02436

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 25, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Georgia Department of Transportation P.E.B. Properties, Inc Rogers, Florence

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sibley Millpond Dam?

Sibley Millpond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sibley Millpond Dam?

Sibley Millpond Dam is owned by Georgia Department of Transportation P.E.B. Properties, Inc Rogers, Florence (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sibley Millpond Dam?

Sibley Millpond 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 Sibley Millpond Dam?

Sibley Millpond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Sibley Millpond Dam last inspected?

Sibley Millpond Dam was last inspected on January 25, 2017. 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.