Pennington Tailings Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Pennington Tailings Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 89 ft (taller than 99.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04670 |
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
J. M. Huber Corporation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pennington Tailings Pond Dam?
Pennington Tailings 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 Pennington Tailings Pond Dam?
Pennington Tailings Pond Dam is owned by J. M. Huber Corporation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pennington Tailings Pond Dam built?
Pennington Tailings Pond Dam was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Pennington Tailings Pond Dam?
Pennington Tailings 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 Pennington Tailings Pond Dam?
Pennington Tailings Pond Dam has a dam height of 89 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 Pennington Tailings Pond Dam last inspected?
Pennington Tailings Pond Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.