Millhaven Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Millhaven Lake No 2 Dam, also known as Ski Pond, is a privately owned earth dam located in Millhaven, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1968, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 42 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 324 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet, with a length of 1400 feet along Quill Branch.

The dam, designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is classified as having a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment. Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state and does not require permitting or enforcement. The last inspection in March 2018 deemed the dam to be in good condition, although it has not been rated for its overall condition. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness are not fully documented, suggesting the need for further assessment and planning in case of emergencies related to water resource management and climate impacts.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Length

1400

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

QUILL BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

42

Hydraulic Height

19

Drainage Area

500

Nid Storage

324

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.