Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam
Key Takeaway
Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 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 | 87 ft (taller than 99.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 10,084 ft |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
| Drainage Area | 138 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2017 |
| NID ID | GA07545 |
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
BASF Corp
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam?
Ira Holliman Tailings 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 Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam?
Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam is owned by BASF Corp (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam built?
Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam?
Ira Holliman Tailings 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 Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam?
Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam has a dam height of 87 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 Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam last inspected?
Ira Holliman Tailings Impoundment Dam was last inspected on March 8, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.