Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam

Wilkinson, Georgia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA)
Dam Length2,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06960

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Mckenzie, Joe

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam?

Dixie Mine Pollution Control 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 Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam?

Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam is owned by Mckenzie, Joe (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam?

Dixie Mine Pollution Control Dam has a dam height of 29 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.

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.