Eagle And Phoenix Mill Lake Dam
Eagle And Phoenix Mill Lake Dam is a stone dam located in Muscogee County, Georgia, built in 1851. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eagle And Phoenix Mill Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle And Phoenix Mill Lake Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Eagle & Phenix Hydro Company, Inc. (private). It impounds the Chattahoochee River near Columbus.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 39 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 486 acre-feet. Completed in 1851, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Muscogee |
| Nearest City | Columbus |
| River/Stream | Chattahoochee River |
| Coordinates | 32.46972, -84.99750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Stone |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1851 (175 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 486 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 486 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 486 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Eagle & Phenix Hydro Company, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05180 |
| Federal ID | GA05180 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |