Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond
Key Takeaway
Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 40.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 3,380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04912 |
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
Carmeuse LIme & Stone
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond?
Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond 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 Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond?
Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond is owned by Carmeuse LIme & Stone (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond built?
Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond?
Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond?
Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond has a dam height of 20 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 Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond last inspected?
Southern Talc Co. Tailings Pond was last inspected on October 25, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.