Dorminy Pond Dam

SATILLA CREEK· Ben Hill, Georgia· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dorminy Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 4% in GA)
Dam Length750 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area770 sq mi
NID IDGA03705

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 18, 2016
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Dorminy,James,William

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dorminy Pond Dam?

Dorminy 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 Dorminy Pond Dam?

Dorminy Pond Dam is owned by Dorminy,James,William (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dorminy Pond Dam?

Dorminy 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 Dorminy Pond Dam?

Dorminy Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Pond Dam last inspected?

Dorminy Pond Dam was last inspected on October 18, 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.