Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | GA05894 |
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
Denham, Benny
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam?
Benny Denham 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 Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam?
Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by Denham, Benny (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam built?
Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam?
Benny Denham 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 Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam?
Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam last inspected?
Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam was last inspected on January 22, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.