Youngs Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Youngs Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1850 and is 176 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 888 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 471 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01420 |
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
Mark and David Young
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Youngs Millpond Dam?
Youngs Millpond 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 Youngs Millpond Dam?
Youngs Millpond Dam is owned by Mark and David Young (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Youngs Millpond Dam built?
Youngs Millpond Dam was completed in 1850, making it 176 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 Youngs Millpond Dam?
Youngs 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 Youngs Millpond Dam?
Youngs Millpond 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 Youngs Millpond Dam last inspected?
Youngs Millpond Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.