Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 81% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| NID ID | GA04184 |
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 Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam?
Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 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 Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam?
Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam is owned by Southern Company Services (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam?
Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 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 Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam?
Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam last inspected?
Plant Yates Ash Pond #2 Dam was last inspected on February 22, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.