Hancock Millpond Dam, located in Richmond County, Georgia, was completed in 1900 and primarily serves for recreational purposes.
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Humidity
This earth dam with a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 11.5 feet impounds Spirit Creek, creating a surface area of 34 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 283 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently assessed as not rated in terms of condition.
Although the dam is privately owned, it falls under state jurisdiction and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2014. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or locks. It is considered to have a moderate risk level and has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date. With its historical significance and recreational value, Hancock Millpond Dam stands as a notable feature in the water resource and climate landscape of Georgia.
Year Completed |
1900 |
Dam Length |
765 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
SPIRIT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Hydraulic Height |
11.5 |
Nid Storage |
283 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
5210cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
10cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
7cfs |
Brier Creek Near Waynesboro
|
335cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
2030cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
6cfs |