Waste Disposal Dam # 1 dam
Waste Disposal Dam # 1
Waste Disposal Dam # 1 in Ben Hill, Georgia, was completed in 1959 by W.E. Ross & Sons Eng. & Const. It is owned by the local government and primarily serves as a waste disposal site, with a dam height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 8 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 137 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres, with a drainage area of 17 acres. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type is listed as "Uncontrolled" with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.
This earth dam with a buttress core type is located in a remote area with unknown river or stream associations. It falls under the jurisdiction of the state and has undergone state inspections, although it is not regulated or permitted by the state. The dam is not currently rated for condition assessment and lacks an emergency action plan. With its average inspection frequency of 5 years, Waste Disposal Dam # 1 presents a moderate risk level but is considered to have a low hazard potential.
Although not funded or regulated by federal agencies, Waste Disposal Dam # 1 remains a crucial structure for waste management in Ben Hill, Georgia. Its historical significance as a local government-owned site highlights the importance of proper waste disposal infrastructure in maintaining environmental sustainability and water resource management 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 Waste Disposal Dam # 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 56 cfs | → |
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 10 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,120 cfs | → |
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Waste Disposal Dam # 1.
Boat launches
- Dodge Lake Road;Dodges Lake Lane Telfair County
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Hopewell Church Road Dodge County
- Halfmoon Road 471, Abbeville
- Highway 520, Enigma
- Richards Drive, Enigma
Track Waste Disposal Dam # 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Waste Disposal Dam # 1
Where does the data for Waste Disposal Dam # 1 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 Waste Disposal Dam # 1.