Itt Rayonier Aeration Lagoon # 1 Dam

UNKNOWN· Wayne, Georgia· Built 1953· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

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 Length7,235 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage775 acre-ft
Normal Storage594 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area54 sq mi
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDGA03475

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: April 19, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Rayoneir, Jessup Mill

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.