Housers Millpond Dam
Housers Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Peach County, Georgia, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Housers Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Housers Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bruce Byrd Jr. - Lucille M Byrd Living Trust (private). It impounds the Mossy Creek near Perry.
The dam stands 13 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 460 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 03/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Peach |
| Nearest City | Perry |
| River/Stream | Mossy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.54928, -83.76483 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bruce Byrd Jr. - Lucille M Byrd Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00156 |
| Federal ID | GA00156 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |