Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower) dam
Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower)
Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower), also known as Bennett Dam, is a private earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia. 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.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 43 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,440 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 11 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Washington | 18 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower).
⚓ Boat launches
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Thomson Highway Lincolnton
- Double Branches Boat Ramp
⛺ Campgrounds
- Wildwood County Park
- Mistletoe State Park
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Winfield - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Pointes West Military - Fort Gordon
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
🎣 Fishing spots
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About Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower)
Where does the data for Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower).