Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond
Key Takeaway
Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 5,865 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 337 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 195 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04692 |
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 Catalyst Llc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond?
Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond 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 Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond?
Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond is owned by Basf Catalyst Llc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond built?
Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond?
Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond 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 Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond?
Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond has a dam height of 23 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 Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond last inspected?
Engelhard Trapnell # 1 Plant Tailings Pond was last inspected on January 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.