Bentley Lake Dam

CLARK HILL LAKE· Wilkes, Georgia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Bentley Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage46 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06506

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: September 14, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Colwell, Joseph G. & Donna

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bentley Lake Dam?

Bentley 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 Bentley Lake Dam?

Bentley Lake Dam is owned by Colwell, Joseph G. & Donna (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Bentley Lake Dam?

Bentley Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Bentley Lake Dam last inspected?

Bentley Lake Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2016. 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.