Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam
Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam is a masonry dam located in Henry County, Georgia, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Steeles Mill Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Henry County Water & Sewage Authority (local government). It impounds the Towaliga River near Locust Grove.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 121 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,333 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/27/2016. That was 10 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Henry |
| Nearest City | Locust Grove |
| River/Stream | Towaliga River |
| Coordinates | 33.30832, -84.13687 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,333 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,333 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 377 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Henry County Water & Sewage Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA07965 |
| Federal ID | GA07965 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |