Incident ID |
GA05300-3344 |
Dam Name |
PENDLETON LAKE DAM |
Downstream Hazard Potential |
H |
State |
GA |
Incident Date |
12/29/2018 |
Incident Type |
Non-failure |
Incident Driver |
Hydrologic/flooding |
Incident Mechanism 1 |
Debris Clogging |
Incident Mechanism 2 |
Insufficient Spillway Capacity |
Incident Mechanism 3 |
Spillway Pipe Failure |
Incident Description |
Amid rampant rains, riser clogged. Debris was cleared, but CMP pipe failed at downstream elbow. |
Named Hydrologic Event |
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EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident |
No |
Fatalities (Number) |
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Number of People Evacuated |
Unknown |
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated |
Unknown |
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded |
Unknown |
Other Infrastructure Impacts |
None |
Economic Damages (in $) |
Unknown |
Volume released at failure (ac-ft) |
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Response |
Program required lake lowered 4' below NP and affected area taped off. Diesel pumps were employed. |
Additional Remarks or Updates |
Temporarily repaired. Permanent repair plans are currently under Program review. |
Incident Time |
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Incident Duration |
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Incident Report Produced |
Yes |
Information Sources |
GA Safe Dams Program |
Owner Type |
P |
Dam Type |
RE |
Primary Purpose(s) |
R |
EAP |
NR |
Year Completed |
1991 |
Year Modified |
0 |
Dam Height |
14 ft |
Max Storage (ac-ft) |
140 ac-ft |
Surface Area (acres) |
13 acres |
River Name |
FLAT CREEK |
Latitude |
33.4821 |
Longitude |
-84.5683 |
Regulatory Agency(ies) |
GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM |
NID Number |
GA05300 |
Attachments |
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