Tyson Proteins Oxidation Pond Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyForsyth
Nearest CityLAKE SIDNEY LANIER
River/StreamNONE- HILLSIDE
Coordinates34.28083, -84.05361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length1,125 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage303 acre-ft
Max Storage303 acre-ft
Normal Storage241 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTyson Poultry, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/28/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDGA00551
Federal IDGA00551
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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