Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam

TURKEY BRANCH· Coffee, Georgia· Built 1954· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

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 Length690 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area600 sq mi
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDGA03400

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: July 15, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Bennie Dockery Sr. Life Estate

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.