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Purvis Tailings Impoundment Dam #1

Warren CountyGeorgia

Purvis Tailings Impoundment Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Warren County, Georgia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Purvis Tailings Impoundment Dam #1

Purvis Tailings Impoundment Dam #1 is a dam in Warren, Georgia. The dam is owned by Rowland, Gil (private).

The dam stands 80 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,800 acre-feet.

The most recent inspection on record was 06/01/2009. That was over 17 years ago.

At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWarren
Coordinates33.32000, -82.46694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,800 acre-ft
Max Storage3,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,500 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerRowland, Gil
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/01/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDGA05822
Federal IDGA05822
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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