Waste Disposal Dam # 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Waste Disposal Dam # 1 in Ben Hill, Georgia, was completed in 1959 by W.E.


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Summary

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.

Year Completed

1959

Dam Length

3440

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

8

Drainage Area

17

Nid Storage

137

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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. 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

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, 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.