American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam

UNKNOWN· Washington, Georgia· Built 1975· Earth· 56 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 56 ft (taller than 97.3% in GA)
Dam Length1,675 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage191 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDGA04700

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 1, 2003
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Aicc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam?

American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam?

American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam is owned by Aicc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam built?

American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam?

American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam?

American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam has a dam height of 56 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam last inspected?

American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.