Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 44 ft (taller than 93.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02932 |
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 Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam?
Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond 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 Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam?
Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam is owned by BASF Corp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam built?
Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam?
Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond 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 Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam?
Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam last inspected?
Engelhard Kaolin Tailings Pond Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.