American Ind Clay Co Impound Dam # 1
American Ind Clay Co Impound Dam # 1 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About American Ind Clay Co Impound Dam # 1
The primary purpose of American Ind Clay Co Impound Dam # 1 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 American Industrial Clay Corporation (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,440 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 105 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.03278, -82.88528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | American Industrial Clay Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04701 |
| Federal ID | GA04701 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |