Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam
Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam
Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam is a dam in Forsyth, Georgia. The dam is owned by Tyson Poultry, Inc. (private). It impounds the None- Hillside near Lake Sidney Lanier.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 303 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2017. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Georgia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Lake Sidney Lanier |
| River/Stream | None- Hillside |
| Coordinates | 34.28083, -84.05361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 241 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Tyson Poultry, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00551 |
| Federal ID | GA00551 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |