Virgil Smith Dam
Virgil Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Virgil Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Virgil Smith Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Smith, Virgil O. (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 685 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 300 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.71667, -83.03111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 300 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Smith, Virgil O. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00061 |
| Federal ID | GA00061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |