Bussells Mill Pond Dam
Bussells Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Irwin County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bussells Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bussells 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 Danny & Pamela Kay Willingham (private). It impounds the Reedy Creek near Mystic.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 335 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5,945 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 03/01/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Irwin |
| Nearest City | Mystic |
| River/Stream | Reedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.62861, -83.35472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 335 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,945 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Danny & Pamela Kay Willingham |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00931 |
| Federal ID | GA00931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |