Georgia Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond #3, located in Bibb County, Georgia, was completed in 1977 and serves as a tailings dam with a primary purpose of containing ash waste.
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The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 31.8 feet and a length of 720 feet. It has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres.
Although the hazard potential is rated as low and the condition assessment is not rated, the risk assessment for this dam is moderate. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge of 15 cfs. The last inspection was conducted in February 2005, and the dam is not subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, or enforcement.
While the dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an emergency action plan in place, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition of Georgia Power Plant Arkwright Ash Pond #3 to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, as well as the protection of the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
31.8 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
150 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon
|
6cfs |
Falling Creek Near Juliette
|
21cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
70cfs |
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
|
1600cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Dames Ferry County Park
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Claystone County Park
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Central City Park - State Fairgrounds
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Arrowhead County Park
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