Mcmath Millpond Dam
Mcmath Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Georgia, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcmath Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Mcmath Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Johnson Wolf Creek Vineyards Llc (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek near Americus.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 74 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 920 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,250 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 10/01/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Americus |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.09222, -84.28833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 536 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,250 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | George Johnson Wolf Creek Vineyards LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01416 |
| Federal ID | GA01416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |