Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5
Key Takeaway
Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 19,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 418 acres |
| Drainage Area | 418 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02113 |
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
INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY Augusta Mill
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5?
Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 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 Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5?
Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 is owned by INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY Augusta Mill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 built?
Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5?
Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 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 Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5?
Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 has a dam height of 9 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 Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 last inspected?
Wastewater Treatment Pond Dam # 5 was last inspected on April 1, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.