Dorminy Lake Dam

Ben Hill, Georgia· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dorminy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA)
Dam Length2,628 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage469 acre-ft
Normal Storage343 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA03380

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: October 17, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Carolyn and Allen Conger

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dorminy Lake Dam?

Dorminy 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 Dorminy Lake Dam?

Dorminy Lake Dam is owned by Carolyn and Allen Conger (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dorminy Lake Dam?

Dorminy Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dorminy Lake Dam?

Dorminy Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Dorminy Lake Dam last inspected?

Dorminy Lake Dam was last inspected on October 17, 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.