Briar Cove Pond Dam

COOK CREEK· Fannin, Georgia· Built 1990· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Briar Cove Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 58.1% in GA)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDGA07089

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 9, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Tipton, Truman

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Briar Cove Pond Dam?

Briar Cove 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 Briar Cove Pond Dam?

Briar Cove Pond Dam is owned by Tipton, Truman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Briar Cove Pond Dam built?

Briar Cove Pond Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Briar Cove Pond Dam?

Briar Cove Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Briar Cove Pond Dam last inspected?

Briar Cove Pond Dam was last inspected on July 9, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.