Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 793 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 483 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,286 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00730 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Dalton Utilities
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam?
Upper Haig Mill Lake 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 Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam?
Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam is owned by Dalton Utilities (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam built?
Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam?
Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam?
Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam last inspected?
Upper Haig Mill Lake Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.