American Ind Clay Co Impound Dam # 2
American Ind Clay Co Impound Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About American Ind Clay Co Impound Dam # 2
The primary purpose of American Ind Clay Co Impound Dam # 2 is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Aicc (private). It impounds the Unknown near Brook Springs Environs.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 269 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 197 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Brook Springs Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.02333, -82.89056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 197 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Aicc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02916 |
| Federal ID | GA02916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |