Watson Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Watson Mill Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1880 and is 146 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 412 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42,000 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01258 |
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
GEORGIA DNR STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES DIVISION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Watson Mill Pond Dam?
Watson 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 Watson Mill Pond Dam?
Watson Mill Pond Dam is owned by GEORGIA DNR STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES DIVISION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watson Mill Pond Dam built?
Watson Mill Pond Dam was completed in 1880, making it 146 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 Watson Mill Pond Dam?
Watson 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 Watson Mill Pond Dam?
Watson Mill Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Watson Mill Pond Dam last inspected?
Watson Mill Pond Dam was last inspected on January 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.