Bennett Lake Dam dam
Bennett Lake Dam
Bennett Lake Dam, also known as Lee Lake Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Bacon, Georgia. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection and creating a stock or small fish pond. It is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 8 feet and a length of 650 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18 acres, with a drainage area of 1045 acres.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Bennett Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in May 2002, and its condition is currently listed as "Not Rated." While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it meets guidelines for risk management measures.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find the structure of Bennett Lake Dam intriguing due to its design and purpose. The dam's location in a rural area of Georgia adds to its charm and significance in providing essential services such as fire protection and creating a habitat for small fish. Additionally, the dam's risk assessment and lack of regulatory oversight could spark discussions on the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to prevent potential hazards.
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 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 0 cfs | → |
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 57 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 4,410 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River At Doctortown | 5,370 cfs | → |
| Satilla River At Atkinson | 86 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,670 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennett Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Getaway Lane, Surrency
- Arnold River Road 599, Jesup
- Landing Road 438, Baxley
- Pig Farm Landing
- Deen's Landing Road 688-700, Baxley
- Cypress Street Wayne County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Headwaters To The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238
- The Suwannee River Sill At River Mile 238 To The Little River Springs At River Mile 81
- Trader's Hill To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing
- Begins Approximately 1 Mile Downstream Of U.S. 301 Crossing To Ends Approximately 1 Mile Upstream Of Flea Hill, Georgia
Track Bennett Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bennett Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bennett Lake 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bennett Lake Dam.