Rachels Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 460 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rachels Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Rachels Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rachels, George W. Jr. (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Madley.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 660 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Madley |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.84278, -82.43389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rachels, George W. Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03260 |
| Federal ID | GA03260 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |