Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 736 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 918 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 736 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | GA00494 |
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
Dnr/Wildlife Resources Division
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam?
Marben Farm Bennett 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 Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam?
Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam is owned by Dnr/Wildlife Resources Division (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam built?
Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam?
Marben Farm Bennett 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 Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam?
Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam last inspected?
Marben Farm Bennett Lake Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.