Mills Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hall Lake Dam Bearcamp Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Mills Lake Dam in Wilkinson, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
Completed in 1970, the dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a hydraulic height of 13 feet. The dam's storage capacity is 142 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 84 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres. It serves a drainage area of 560 acres and has an uncontrolled spillway type.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment. It is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in January 2018. Mills Lake Dam is situated in the Hall Bridge Environs near the city of HALL BRIDGE ENVIRONS, and its location provides a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the intersection of human infrastructure and natural beauty in Georgia.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
560 |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
895cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
54cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
614cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
1070cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
514cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
817cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Mills Lake Dam