Clements Irrigation Pond Dam (South) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Located in Irwin County, Georgia, the Clements Irrigation Pond Dam (South) is a private earth dam that serves the primary purpose of irrigation along Bens Branch.
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Summary
With a dam height of 11.6 feet and a storage capacity of 142.5 acre-feet, this structure covers a surface area of 25 acres and drains a catchment area of 1060 acres. Despite being unlisted for the year of completion, the dam was last inspected in September 2009 and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
Although the dam is not state-regulated or permitted, it undergoes state inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, the Clements Irrigation Pond Dam (South) poses a low risk to its surroundings but has not been rated for its current condition. As a vital component of the local irrigation system, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources for sustainable climate resilience.
Dam Length |
780 |
Dam Height |
11.6 |
River Or Stream |
BENS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Drainage Area |
1060 |
Nid Storage |
142.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
83cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
10cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
32cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2600cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
36cfs |
Withlacoochee River At Mcmillan Rd
|
80cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Clements Irrigation Pond Dam (South)