Ash Pond D-1
Key Takeaway
Ash Pond D-1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 97.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04932 |
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
Southern Company Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ash Pond D-1?
Ash Pond D-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 Ash Pond D-1?
Ash Pond D-1 is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ash Pond D-1 built?
Ash Pond D-1 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Ash Pond D-1?
Ash Pond D-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 Ash Pond D-1?
Ash Pond D-1 has a dam height of 55 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 Ash Pond D-1 last inspected?
Ash Pond D-1 was last inspected on October 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.