Engelhard Trapnell # 2 Plant Tailings Impoundment Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Engelhard Trapnell # 2 Plant Tailings Impoundment, located in Wilkinson, Georgia, was completed in 1983 by Engelhard for the primary purpose of tailings storage.


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Summary

This earth dam structure stands at a height of 40 feet and stretches over 5300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 581 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned and not state-regulated, the impoundment is subject to periodic inspections to ensure its structural integrity.

With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Engelhard Trapnell # 2 Plant Tailings Impoundment poses limited danger to the surrounding environment. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a surface area of 30 acres and drainage area of 31 acres. While its condition assessment is currently not rated, the impoundment undergoes inspections every 5 years to monitor any changes in its risk profile. Overall, this facility serves as a vital component in the management of tailings from the Engelhard Plant operations in the area.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

5300

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

30

Drainage Area

31

Nid Storage

581

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

40
       
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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.