Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A
Key Takeaway
Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 5,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 312 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04821 |
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
Interstate Paper Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A?
Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A 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 Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A?
Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A is owned by Interstate Paper Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A built?
Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A?
Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A?
Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A has a dam height of 7 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 Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A last inspected?
Interstate Paper Company Effluent Holding Pond A was last inspected on April 14, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.