Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C

UNKNOWN· Liberty, Georgia· Built 1965· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C 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 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA)
Dam Length7,625 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage575 acre-ft
Normal Storage337 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area46 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDGA04815

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 2, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Interstate Paper Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C?

Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C 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 Sludge Holding Pond C?

Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C 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 Sludge Holding Pond C built?

Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C 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 Sludge Holding Pond C?

Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C 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 Sludge Holding Pond C?

Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C has a dam height of 10 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 Sludge Holding Pond C last inspected?

Interstate Paper Company Sludge Holding Pond C was last inspected on March 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.