Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 285 sq mi |
| NID ID | GA05652 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Brown, Bill
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam?
Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam?
Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam is owned by Brown, Bill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam?
Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam?
Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam last inspected?
Bill Brown Irrigation Lake Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.