Newsome Tailing Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Newsome Tailing Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 97.7% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | GA06891 |
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
Rowland, Gil
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Newsome Tailing Pond Dam?
Newsome Tailing Pond 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 Newsome Tailing Pond Dam?
Newsome Tailing Pond Dam is owned by Rowland, Gil (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newsome Tailing Pond Dam built?
Newsome Tailing Pond Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Newsome Tailing Pond Dam?
Newsome Tailing Pond 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 Newsome Tailing Pond Dam?
Newsome Tailing Pond Dam has a dam height of 60 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 Newsome Tailing Pond Dam last inspected?
Newsome Tailing Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.