Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 dam
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4
Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4, located in Washington, Georgia, was completed in 1984 and serves as a private tailings facility with a dam height of 54 feet and a storage capacity of 4,080 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this earth dam structure is to contain tailings, with a surface area of 25 acres and an uncontrolled spillway type. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, a moderate risk assessment rating indicates the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
Managed by a private owner, Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 has not been regulated by the state, although inspections are conducted periodically. The dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of continued assessment and potential risk management measures. With its location in a region prone to climate variability and water resource challenges, stakeholders in the water resource and climate community should remain vigilant in monitoring this structure to ensure its integrity and safety for both the environment and surrounding communities.
As an integral part of the water resource infrastructure in the area, Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 warrants attention from enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water management and climate resilience. With the potential for unforeseen events and the evolving climate landscape, ongoing vigilance and proactive measures are essential to safeguard this dam and its surrounding environment. Stakeholders should prioritize collaboration and communication to address any emerging risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of this critical water management facility.
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 Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek At Ga 272 | 20 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Avant Mine | 341 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Oconee | 518 cfs | → |
| Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro | 30 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Milledgeville | 294 cfs | → |
| Oconee River At Dublin | 618 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4.
Fishing spots
- Jordan Mill Pond
- Hamburg Millpond
- Lewis Lake
- Lake Sinclair
- Weaver Branch
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Track Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 in the Snoflo app
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About Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4
Where does the data for Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4 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 Sandersville Tailing Pond No. 4.