Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 59 ft (taller than 97.6% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 2,455 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 437 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04662 |
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
KaMin LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam?
Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater 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 Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam?
Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam is owned by KaMin LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam built?
Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam?
Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater 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 Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam?
Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam has a dam height of 59 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 Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam last inspected?
Huber Wrens Plant Wastewater Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.