Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 83.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 5,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04918 |
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
Southern Company Services
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2?
Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 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 Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2?
Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 built?
Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2?
Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 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 Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2?
Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 has a dam height of 33 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 Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 last inspected?
Plant Mitchell - Ash Pond Dam #2 was last inspected on June 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.