Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond
Key Takeaway
Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond 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 | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 24,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 615 acres |
| Drainage Area | 650 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04820 |
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 Corporation Big Pond?
Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond 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 Corporation Big Pond?
Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond is owned by Interstate Paper Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond built?
Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond 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 Corporation Big Pond?
Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond 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 Corporation Big Pond?
Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond has a dam height of 9 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 Corporation Big Pond last inspected?
Interstate Paper Corporation Big Pond was last inspected on March 2, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.