Klondyke Plant Tailings Pond Dam No. 52 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Situated in Wilkinson, Georgia, Klondyke Plant Tailings Pond Dam No.
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Summary
52 is a private earth dam with a height of 25 feet and a length of 400 feet. This structure, built for an unspecified primary purpose, holds a storage capacity of 211 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5 acres. Despite being unregulated by the state, this dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition.
Although the dam has not been inspected since January 2018, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam poses a moderate risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure. Even though it has not been updated to meet modern emergency preparedness guidelines, the dam remains in operation under the supervision of its private owner. Given its location and characteristics, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Klondyke Plant Tailings Pond Dam No. 52 an intriguing case study in dam management and risk assessment.
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
25 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
211 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
846cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
145cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
1430cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Macon
|
2030cfs |
Murder Creek Below Eatonton
|
70cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Klondyke Plant Tailings Pond Dam No. 52