American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 76% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA04701 |
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
American Industrial Clay Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1?
American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1 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 Dam # 1?
American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1 is owned by American Industrial Clay Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1?
American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1 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 Dam # 1?
American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1 has a dam height of 30 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 Dam # 1 last inspected?
American Ind Clay CO Impound Dam # 1 was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.