Ash Pond E Dam, also known as Plant Branch, is a privately owned structure located in Milledgeville, Georgia.
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This Earth-type dam was completed in 1981 and serves primarily for tailings storage, with a dam height of 73 feet and a length of 4300 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 11,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 250 acres, with a drainage area of 840 acres.
The dam is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in March 2017, showing a satisfactory condition. Despite its high hazard potential, the risk assessment for Ash Pond E Dam is moderate, with appropriate risk management measures in place. While the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it meets state permitting and enforcement requirements, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulatory standards in the region.
Located in Putnam County, Georgia, this dam is a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the area. Its efficient design by Georgia Power and constant oversight by state regulatory agencies make Ash Pond E Dam a significant asset for both environmental protection and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
4300 |
Dam Height |
73 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
250 |
Drainage Area |
840 |
Nid Storage |
11000 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
73 |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
82cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Little River Near Eatonton
|
158cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
1570cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
28cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
120cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Lake Sinclair
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Lake Sinclair Recreation Area
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Oconee Springs County Park
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