Byrds Millpond Dam, located in Crisp, Georgia, was completed in 1830 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Humidity
The dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a hydraulic height of 6 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 186 acre-feet. The dam, classified as "Other" type with a buttress core, spans 150 feet in length and covers a surface area of 42 acres along Cedar Creek.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is subject to state jurisdiction and inspections, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it meets guidelines for emergency action preparedness. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, Byrds Millpond Dam represents a historical structure contributing to the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find this dam a fascinating example of early engineering ingenuity and its impact on local ecosystems and communities.
Year Completed |
1830 |
Dam Length |
150 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
CEDAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Surface Area |
42 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Drainage Area |
16000 |
Nid Storage |
186 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
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4340cfs |
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|
10cfs |
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|
419cfs |
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|
531cfs |
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|
222cfs |
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|
3510cfs |