Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 7,235 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 775 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 594 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03475 |
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
Rayoneir, Jessup Mill
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam?
Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 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 Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam?
Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam is owned by Rayoneir, Jessup Mill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam built?
Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam?
Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam 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 Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam?
Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam last inspected?
Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.