Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam dam
Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam
The Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam, located in Coffee, Georgia, was completed in 1954 and serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes. The earth dam stands at a height of 14.2 feet and has a hydraulic height of 13 feet, with a storage capacity of 159.5 acre-feet. Situated on Turkey Branch, the dam covers a drainage area of 600 acres and has a surface area of 20 acres, providing essential water supply for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the Bennie Dockery Dam poses a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a condition assessment that remains unrated. Although last inspected in July 2020, the dam is due for inspection every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With its critical role in supporting irrigation activities and mitigating water scarcity in the area, the Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Coffee, Georgia.
With its historical significance dating back to the 1950s, the Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water management in sustaining agricultural practices. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the dam serves as a valuable asset in ensuring a reliable water supply for farmers in the region. By maintaining regular inspections and implementing risk management measures, the dam plays a key role in enhancing water security and resilience in the face of evolving climate conditions, making it a crucial component of sustainable water resource management in Coffee, Georgia.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha | 55 cfs | → |
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Oconee River Near Mount Vernon | 899 cfs | → |
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 107 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Jacksonville Boat Landing Road Telfair County
- Court Rd 598 Coffee County
- East Golden Isles Highway Telfair County
- Dodge Lake Road;Dodges Lake Lane Telfair County
- Highway 135, Uvalda
- ⛉ Riverwood Trail 45, Uvalda
Campgrounds
- Ben Hill Landing County Park
- General Coffee State Park
- Paulk City Park
- Towns Bluff County Park
- Little Ocmulgee State Park
Fishing spots
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About Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond 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 Bennie Dockery Irrigation Pond Dam.