Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3
Key Takeaway
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03967 |
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 Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3?
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 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 Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3?
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 built?
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3?
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 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 Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3?
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 has a dam height of 32 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 Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 last inspected?
Ga Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond # 3 was last inspected on February 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.