The International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam, located in Montezuma, Georgia, was completed in 1979 and serves a primary purpose related to tailings management.
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This private-owned earth dam, with a height of 13.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 22.5 feet, has a maximum storage capacity of 354 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 298 acre-feet. The dam's surface area covers 23 acres, and it has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a moderate risk level.
The dam is not state-regulated but is subject to state inspection, with the last inspection conducted in May 2018. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared for it. The risk management measures for this dam are not specified, and there is a moderate risk associated with its operation. With its unique design features and specific purposes related to tailings management, the International Paper Company Stabilization Basin Dam stands as a notable structure within the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in dam engineering and management practices.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
5000 |
Dam Height |
13.2 |
River Or Stream |
Unknown name |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
22.5 |
Nid Storage |
354 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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