Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03637 |
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
Packaging Corporation of America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2?
Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 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 Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2?
Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 is owned by Packaging Corporation of America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 built?
Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2?
Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2?
Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 has a dam height of 12 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 Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 last inspected?
Valdosta Mill Wastewater Pond Dam #2 was last inspected on April 25, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.