Thiele-Kaolin Co Impound Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Limestone Pond Dam Kings Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
The Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam, also known as Thiele - Anglo Impound, is a private-owned structure located in the Limestone Church Environs of Georgia.
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Summary
Built in 1962 by Golder & Associates, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 86 feet and spans a length of 1900 feet, creating a storage capacity of 1093 acre-feet for tailings purposes. Situated on an unknown river or stream, the dam poses a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite being unregulated by the state, the Thiele-Kaolin CO Impound Dam is subject to inspections, with the last conducted in 2003. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk management measure in place. With a limited surface area of 73 acres and a drainage area of 200 acres, the dam serves its primary purpose effectively while maintaining a condition assessment of "Not Rated." Overall, this dam serves as an essential component of water resource management in Washington County, Georgia, catering to the needs of the surrounding community and ecosystem.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
86 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
73 |
Drainage Area |
200 |
Nid Storage |
1093 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
86 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
145cfs |
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
83cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
846cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
1430cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Oconee River At Dublin
|
2420cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Thiele-Kaolin Co Impound Dam