Watkins Farm Lake Dam
Watkins Farm Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Watkins Farm Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Watkins Farm Lake 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 John Iii (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.79722, -83.16389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Dorminy John Iii |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03966 |
| Federal ID | GA03966 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |