Dorminy Family Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Cowan Lake Dam Mcdonalds Millpond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dorminy Family Pond Dam, located in Ben Hill, Georgia, was completed in 1955 and is primarily used for recreation.
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Summary
The dam, designed by SCS, is an earth dam with a buttress core type and stands at a height of 17 feet with a hydraulic height of 16 feet. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 261 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 144 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 24 acres and draining an area of 600 acres.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential. The last inspection in 2016 rated the dam as not rated for condition assessment, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with no emergency action plan currently in place. Overall, Dorminy Family Pond Dam provides a valuable recreational resource in the area while also posing a moderate risk that should be monitored closely by local authorities and stakeholders.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
770 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
24 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
600 |
Nid Storage |
261 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Dorminy Family Pond Dam