Mashburn Millpond Dam
Mashburn Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, Georgia, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mashburn Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Mashburn Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mashburn, Marcus (private). It impounds the Little Ridge Creek near Lake Sidney Lanier.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 146 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Lake Sidney Lanier |
| River/Stream | Little Ridge Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.19306, -84.12417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 146 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mashburn, Marcus |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02000 |
| Federal ID | GA02000 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |