Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
The Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) in Ben Hill, Georgia is a privately owned earth dam designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
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Summary
This dam, with a height of 16 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet, serves the primary purpose of irrigation, providing storage for 136 acre-feet of water. The dam, completed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located in the Jacksonville District, this dam is not state regulated but is subject to state inspection. The last inspection took place in October 2016 with a frequency of every 5 years. The dam has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a surface area of 16 acres and a drainage area of 135 acres. Despite being in a moderate risk category, the condition assessment is not rated, and there are no emergency action plans currently in place.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South) an intriguing structure due to its design by the SCS and its purpose of irrigation. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this dam provides essential storage for water resources in the region. The lack of state regulation, coupled with the need for a condition assessment and emergency action plan, adds complexity to the management of this important water resource infrastructure.
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
135 |
Nid Storage |
136 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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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.
Alvin Griffin Irrigation Pond Dam(South)