The Engelhard Trapnell # 2 Plant Tailings Impoundment, located in Wilkinson, Georgia, was completed in 1983 by Engelhard for the primary purpose of tailings storage.
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.
Wind
Humidity
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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1330cfs |
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635cfs |
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122cfs |
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|
2380cfs |
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|
1210cfs |
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2760cfs |