Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 665 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04666 |
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
Georgia Kaolin, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam?
Georgia Kaolin Reject 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 Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam?
Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam is owned by Georgia Kaolin, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam built?
Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam?
Georgia Kaolin Reject 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 Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam?
Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam 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 Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam last inspected?
Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam was last inspected on February 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.