Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B
Key Takeaway
Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B 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 | 38 ft (taller than 90.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 104 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05251 |
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
Thiele Kaolin Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B?
Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B 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 Process Water Retention Dam B?
Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B is owned by Thiele Kaolin Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B built?
Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B 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 Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B?
Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B 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 Process Water Retention Dam B?
Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B has a dam height of 38 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 Process Water Retention Dam B last inspected?
Thiele Process Water Retention Dam B was last inspected on January 1, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.