Brannen Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Brannen Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 1,155 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 230 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04744 |
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
Nancy Brannen
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brannen Pond Dam?
Brannen Pond 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 Brannen Pond Dam?
Brannen Pond Dam is owned by Nancy Brannen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brannen Pond Dam built?
Brannen Pond Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Brannen Pond Dam?
Brannen Pond 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 Brannen Pond Dam?
Brannen Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Brannen Pond Dam last inspected?
Brannen Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.