Bennock Millpond Dam dam
Bennock Millpond Dam
Bennock Millpond Dam, located in Burke, Georgia, is a private Earth dam constructed in 1952 primarily for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 17 feet and with a hydraulic height of 14.1 feet, impounds McBean Creek to create a picturesque millpond with a storage capacity of 867 acre-feet. The dam spans 2110 feet in length and covers a surface area of 90 acres, offering a tranquil setting for outdoor activities in the Rhodes Mound Environs.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Bennock Millpond Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam has not been rated for its current condition, but it undergoes inspections every five years to ensure its safety and integrity. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the dam poses minimal risk to downstream areas. The surrounding community can enjoy the recreational benefits of the dam while remaining aware of its moderate risk level.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Bennock Millpond Dam can appreciate its unique design as an Earth dam with a buttress core type. The dam's historical significance and contribution to the local landscape make it a noteworthy site for those passionate about water infrastructure and environmental conservation. Despite its low hazard potential, ongoing inspections and risk assessments ensure that Bennock Millpond Dam continues to serve its recreational purpose while prioritizing safety and risk management.
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 Bennock Millpond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,950 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 117 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 10 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,190 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennock Millpond Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Gordon Lake
- Lake Olmstead
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Lick Fork Lake
- Cliatt Creek
Track Bennock Millpond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bennock Millpond Dam
Where does the data for Bennock Millpond Dam 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.
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