Chew Millpond Dam
Chew Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Jenkins County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chew Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Chew Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Haynes, W. N. (private). It impounds the Chew Mill Creek near Rogers.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/07/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jenkins |
| Nearest City | Rogers |
| River/Stream | Chew Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.82750, -82.10417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Haynes, W. N. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03361 |
| Federal ID | GA03361 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |