Ethridge Mill Pond Dam
Ethridge Mill Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Lamar County, Georgia, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ethridge Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ethridge 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 Mr. & Mrs. Idol (private). It impounds the Potato Creek near Milner.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 09/03/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lamar |
| Nearest City | Milner |
| River/Stream | Potato Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.11025, -84.23192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. & Mrs. Idol |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/03/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05432 |
| Federal ID | GA05432 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |