Nord Impound #2 Dam
Nord Impound #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nord Impound #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Nord Impound #2 Dam 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 Imerys Kaolin Inc. C/o George Benio (private). It impounds the Ugly Creek.
The dam stands 71 feet tall and stretches 2,015 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 191 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 782 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 12/16/2020.
At 71 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| River/Stream | Ugly Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.73250, -82.39528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,015 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,581 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 191 acres |
| Drainage Area | 782 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Imerys Kaolin Inc. C/O George Benio |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05049 |
| Federal ID | GA05049 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |