Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (lower)
Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (lower) is an earth dam located in Columbia County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (lower)
The primary purpose of Bennett Irrigation Pond Dam (lower) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bennett, John Sr. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Phinizy Community.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Phinizy Community |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.60000, -82.32500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bennett, John Sr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01836 |
| Federal ID | GA01836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |