Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam dam
Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam
The Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam, also known as Yara Engineering Reject Pond Dam, is a private structure located in Jefferson, Georgia. Constructed in 1981 by Golder & Associates, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 1170 feet in length. Its primary purpose is to contain tailings, with a storage capacity of 387 acre-feet and serving the Rayburn Branch.
Despite being state-jurisdictioned and regularly inspected, this dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam poses a moderate risk (level 3) and has not been subject to a condition assessment. Although it meets regulations and inspection guidelines, the dam's overall risk management measures and emergency action plan status remain unspecified.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam to be an intriguing structure, given its unique design and purpose in managing tailings. As a privately owned dam in Jefferson, Georgia, it serves a crucial role in water containment for the surrounding area. With moderate risk ratings and a low hazard potential, it stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam maintenance and risk management in safeguarding our water resources.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 30 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 99 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,150 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Fish Hatchery Road 4416-4610, Dearing
- Mcduffie County
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Mccormick County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lake Leitner Military
- Hamburg State Park
- Big Hart - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Raysville - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Mistletoe State Park
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam
Where does the data for Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Georgia Kaolin Reject Pond Dam.