Bentley Lake Dam
Bentley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Brooks County, Georgia, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bentley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bentley Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bentley, Kathy P. (private). It impounds the Unknown near Pavo.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 915 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 194 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 01/11/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Brooks |
| Nearest City | Pavo |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.90889, -83.70611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 915 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bentley, Kathy P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03998 |
| Federal ID | GA03998 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |