New Riverside Ochre Co. Tailings Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Cartersville, Georgia, the New Riverside Ochre Co.


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Summary

Tailings Pond Dam is a local government-owned structure designed by Roberts & Assoc. in 1968. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 37.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 14.1 feet, serving a primary purpose classified as "Other." The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, with a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 396 acre-feet.

This dam, situated in Bartow County, Georgia, has a surface area of 30 acres and is regulated by the state jurisdiction with inspection conducted every 5 years. Although it does not have a state permitting requirement, it is subject to state inspection. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with an uncontrolled spillway width. The structure's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," and it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place.

Overall, the New Riverside Ochre Co. Tailings Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing storage for 396 acre-feet of water while maintaining a low hazard potential. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the design, purpose, and risk assessment of this dam sheds light on the importance of proper infrastructure management and monitoring to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the area.

Year Completed

1968

Dam Height

37.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Hydraulic Height

14.1

Nid Storage

396

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

38
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.