Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam
Key Takeaway
Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 91.5% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| NID ID | GA05052 |
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
Imerys Kaolin Inc. C/O George Benio
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam?
Georgia Kaolin 7a 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 Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam?
Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam is owned by Imerys Kaolin Inc. C/O George Benio (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam?
Georgia Kaolin 7a 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 Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam?
Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam last inspected?
Georgia Kaolin 7a Dam was last inspected on December 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.