Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond
Key Takeaway
Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 12.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 3,170 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02019 |
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
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond?
Martin Marietta Quarry Waste 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 Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond?
Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond is owned by Martin Marietta Materials Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond built?
Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond?
Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond?
Martin Marietta Quarry Waste Pond has a dam height of 13 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.