Bennett Lake Dam

UNKNOWN· Bacon, Georgia· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Bennett Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.9% in GA)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area1,045 sq mi
NID IDGA03607

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 1, 2002
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Bennett, Benjamin Walter

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bennett Lake Dam?

Bennett Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bennett Lake Dam?

Bennett Lake Dam is owned by Bennett, Benjamin Walter (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bennett Lake Dam?

Bennett Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bennett Lake Dam?

Bennett Lake Dam has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bennett Lake Dam last inspected?

Bennett Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2002. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.