Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4
Key Takeaway
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 54 ft (taller than 96.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05248 |
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
Imerys Clay, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4?
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 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 Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4?
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 is owned by Imerys Clay, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 built?
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4?
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 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 Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4?
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 has a dam height of 54 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 Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 last inspected?
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.