Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam
Key Takeaway
Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 86 ft (taller than 99.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Drainage Area | 200 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02925 |
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
Veal, Felix W. Jr.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam?
Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound 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 Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam?
Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam is owned by Veal, Felix W. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam built?
Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam?
Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound 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 Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam?
Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam has a dam height of 86 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 Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam last inspected?
Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.