Milstead
Milstead is a gravity dam located in Rockdale County, Georgia, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Milstead
The primary purpose of Milstead is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Yellow River near Almon.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 256 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 210 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2022.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Rockdale |
| Nearest City | Almon |
| River/Stream | Yellow River |
| Coordinates | 33.69100, -83.99420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 256 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 210 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,704 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00192 |
| Federal ID | GA00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |