Bennock Millpond Dam
Bennock Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, Georgia, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bennock Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Bennock Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bennock Mill Pond, Inc. (private). It impounds the Mcbean Creek near Rhodes Mound Environs.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 867 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 04/01/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Burke |
| Nearest City | Rhodes Mound Environs |
| River/Stream | Mcbean Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.26028, -81.88972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bennock Mill Pond, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02119 |
| Federal ID | GA02119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |