Thomas Millpond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Sumter, Georgia, Thomas Millpond Dam stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering, having been completed in 1932.


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Summary

This private-owned earth dam, standing at a height of 16.7 feet, serves as a key component in the management of the Pesell Creek. With a primary purpose categorized as "Other," the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing storage for the surrounding area.

Despite its age, Thomas Millpond Dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in moderate condition. While it is not currently rated for its condition, the dam has undergone periodic inspections, with the last one conducted in February 2003. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, indicating a simplistic yet effective design that has stood the test of time.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Thomas Millpond Dam represents a fascinating piece of Georgia's infrastructure history. As a structure that continues to play a role in water management to this day, it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and monitoring our dams for both safety and environmental sustainability.

Year Completed

1932

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

16.7

River Or Stream

PESSELL CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.5

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

159.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.