Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound dam
Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound
Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound is a privately owned dam located in Warren, Georgia, completed in 1992 by Gant Engineering. The dam, primarily constructed with earth materials, stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 2410 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 599 acre-feet, the impound serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, offering a normal storage capacity of 361 acre-feet.
The dam is situated on Mill Branch, providing a surface area of 43 acres for water storage. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type is listed as 'Uncontrolled', with a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment. The last inspection was conducted in 2002, with a frequency of every 5 years. The dam's condition is currently rated as 'Not Rated', demonstrating a need for further assessment and maintenance to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound an intriguing structure, offering insight into dam construction and management practices. With its historical completion in the early 1990s and moderate risk assessment, there is a clear need for continued monitoring and maintenance to uphold the impound's integrity and safety for both the local community and the environment. As a valuable water resource in Georgia, the impound serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 9 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 30 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound.
Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hamburg State Park
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
Fishing spots
Track Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound
Where does the data for Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mill Branch Fresh Water Impound.