Waste Disposal Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
Waste Disposal Dam # 1 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 3,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03704 |
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
Fitzgerald Water, Light & Bond Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Waste Disposal Dam # 1?
Waste Disposal Dam # 1 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 Waste Disposal Dam # 1?
Waste Disposal Dam # 1 is owned by Fitzgerald Water, Light & Bond Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waste Disposal Dam # 1 built?
Waste Disposal Dam # 1 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Waste Disposal Dam # 1?
Waste Disposal Dam # 1 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 Waste Disposal Dam # 1?
Waste Disposal Dam # 1 has a dam height of 10 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 Waste Disposal Dam # 1 last inspected?
Waste Disposal Dam # 1 was last inspected on October 17, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.