Dorminy Pond Dam
Dorminy Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dorminy Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Dorminy Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dorminy,james,william (private). It impounds the Satilla Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 770 square miles.
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 10/18/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| River/Stream | Satilla Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.71194, -83.18194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 770 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dorminy,James,William |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03705 |
| Federal ID | GA03705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |