Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment
Key Takeaway
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 84 ft (taller than 99.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05252 |
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 Limestone Creek Water Impoundment?
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment 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 Limestone Creek Water Impoundment?
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment is owned by Veal, Felix W. Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment built?
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Limestone Creek Water Impoundment?
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment 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 Limestone Creek Water Impoundment?
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment has a dam height of 84 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 Limestone Creek Water Impoundment last inspected?
Thiele Limestone Creek Water Impoundment was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.