Watson Mill Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Watson Mill Pond 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 | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| NID ID | GA04553 |
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
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Watson Mill Pond Dam?
Watson Mill Pond 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 Watson Mill Pond Dam?
Watson Mill Pond Dam is owned by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
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 16 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 March 21, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.