American Ind Clay CO Impound # 5 A Dam
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 Length | 1,675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04700 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Aicc
Private
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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.