Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 16.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 600 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03400 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Bennie Dockery Sr. Life Estate
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam?
Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond 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 Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam?
Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Bennie Dockery Sr. Life Estate (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam?
Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam?
Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.