Byrds Millpond Dam
Byrds Millpond Dam is an other dam located in Crisp County, Georgia, built in 1830. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Byrds Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Byrds Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stephens, Harold K. (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Cordele.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16,000 square miles. Completed in 1830, 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 03/15/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Crisp |
| Nearest City | Cordele |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.90944, -83.83028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1830 (196 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16,000 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stephens, Harold K. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04199 |
| Federal ID | GA04199 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |