Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18
Key Takeaway
Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18 is classified as low hazard in Georgia.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA06958 |
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
BASF Corp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18?
Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18 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 Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18?
Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18 is owned by BASF Corp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18?
Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18 has a dam height of 28 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 Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18 last inspected?
Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam # 18 was last inspected on January 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.