International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 298 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04829 |
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
Internatioal Paper Company - Flint River Mill
Private
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What is the hazard classification of International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam?
International Paper Company Stabilization Basin 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 International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam?
International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam is owned by Internatioal Paper Company - Flint River Mill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam built?
International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam?
International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam?
International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam has a dam height of 13 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 International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam last inspected?
International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam was last inspected on May 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.