Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower), also known as Bennett Dam, is a private earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia.
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Constructed in 1978 for the primary purpose of irrigation, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a hydraulic height of 21 feet. With a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, it serves as a crucial water resource for the Phinizy Community, providing irrigation water for agricultural activities in the area.
Designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower) has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. Although not regulated by the state, this dam plays a vital role in water management in the region, storing a normal capacity of 26 acre-feet. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam ensures controlled water release to prevent flooding and maintain water levels for irrigation purposes.
While the dam has not been inspected or assessed for emergency preparedness in recent years, it is deemed to have a moderate risk level (3) based on a risk assessment. Despite its modest size and low hazard potential, Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower) remains a significant infrastructure for water resource management in the Phinizy Community, contributing to agricultural sustainability and water availability in the region.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
430 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
64 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Stevens Creek Near Modoc
|
149cfs |
Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue
|
8cfs |
Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper)
|
2080cfs |
Spirit Creek At Us 1
|
11cfs |
Little River Near Washington
|
85cfs |
Savannah River At Augusta
|
6790cfs |