Amerson Mill Pond
Amerson Mill Pond is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Amerson Mill Pond
The primary purpose of Amerson Mill Pond is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tarbutton, Ben Jr. (private). It impounds the Williamson Swamp Creek near Sparks Community.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 496 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7,260 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2002. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Sparks Community |
| River/Stream | Williamson Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.08333, -82.76222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 496 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7,260 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Tarbutton, Ben Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00314 |
| Federal ID | GA00314 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |