Rays Mill Pond Dam
Rays Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Berrien County, Georgia, built in 1860. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rays Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Rays Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Private (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Ray City.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,008 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,562 acre-feet. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 05/18/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Berrien |
| Nearest City | Ray City |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.08056, -83.17333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,562 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,268 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,008 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Private |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03613 |
| Federal ID | GA03613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |