Thomaston Mills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Thomaston Mills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 36.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02881 |
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
Scarbrough, Brent
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thomaston Mills Lake Dam?
Thomaston Mills 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 Thomaston Mills Lake Dam?
Thomaston Mills Lake Dam is owned by Scarbrough, Brent (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thomaston Mills Lake Dam built?
Thomaston Mills Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Thomaston Mills Lake Dam?
Thomaston Mills Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Thomaston Mills Lake Dam?
Thomaston Mills 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 Thomaston Mills Lake Dam last inspected?
Thomaston Mills Lake Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.