Lake Joree Millpond Dam
Lake Joree Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Lowndes County, Georgia, built in 1833. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Joree Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Joree Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Valdosta (local government). It impounds the Two Mile Branch near Valdosta.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,670 square miles. Completed in 1833, 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lowndes |
| Nearest City | Valdosta |
| River/Stream | Two Mile Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.86583, -83.31000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1833 (193 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,670 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Valdosta |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04859 |
| Federal ID | GA04859 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |