Bennett Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Freeman Pond Dam # 2 Freeman Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bennett Lake Dam, located in Screven, Georgia, was completed in 1977 and is primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Summary
This private earth dam, with a height of 17 feet and a length of 760 feet, controls a drainage area of 360 square miles. The dam has a storage capacity of 178 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 105 acre-feet.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bennett Lake Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. While it is not currently rated for condition assessment, the dam undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity. The surrounding area is considered to have a moderate risk level (3) associated with potential dam failure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting the Bennett Lake Dam in the Sylvania South Community can enjoy its recreational activities while appreciating the engineering and conservation efforts that have gone into its construction and maintenance. The dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in managing water resources in the region, providing both leisure opportunities and flood control measures to the surrounding areas.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
760 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Drainage Area |
360 |
Nid Storage |
178 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
|
557cfs |
Brier Creek At Millhaven
|
458cfs |
Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven
|
7320cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis
|
7cfs |
Savannah River Near Clyo
|
6820cfs |
Coosawhatchie River Near Hampton
|
68cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Bennett Lake Dam