Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam
Key Takeaway
Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 67 ft (taller than 98.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 3,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 264 acres |
| Drainage Area | 936 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04702 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Imerys Clays, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam?
Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam?
Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam is owned by Imerys Clays, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam built?
Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam?
Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment 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 Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam?
Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam has a dam height of 67 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 Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam last inspected?
Imerys 5c Clay Impoundment Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.