Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam
Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Turner County, Georgia, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Benny Denham Irrigation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Benny Denham Irrigation 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 Denham, Benny (private). It impounds the Unknown near Sycamore.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/22/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Turner |
| Nearest City | Sycamore |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.61567, -83.59639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Denham, Benny |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05894 |
| Federal ID | GA05894 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |