Kaolin Mines Lake Dam
Kaolin Mines Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Georgia, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kaolin Mines Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kaolin Mines Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by J. M. Huber Corporation (private). It impounds the Brier Creek near Wrens.
The dam stands 63 feet tall and stretches 4,225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 225 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 06/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
At 63 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Wrens |
| River/Stream | Brier Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.33000, -82.44667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,085 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 225 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | J. M. Huber Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02022 |
| Federal ID | GA02022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |