Plant Wansley Separation Dike
Key Takeaway
Plant Wansley Separation Dike is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 110 ft (taller than 99.6% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 19.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 343 acres |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05448 |
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 Wansley Separation Dike?
Plant Wansley Separation Dike 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 Wansley Separation Dike?
Plant Wansley Separation Dike is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Plant Wansley Separation Dike built?
Plant Wansley Separation Dike was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Wansley Separation Dike?
Plant Wansley Separation Dike 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 Wansley Separation Dike?
Plant Wansley Separation Dike has a dam height of 110 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 Wansley Separation Dike last inspected?
Plant Wansley Separation Dike was last inspected on July 29, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.