Brooks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Brooks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 62.1% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 129 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02172 |
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
Asztalos LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brooks Lake Dam?
Brooks 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 Brooks Lake Dam?
Brooks Lake Dam is owned by Asztalos LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brooks Lake Dam built?
Brooks Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Brooks Lake Dam?
Brooks 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 Brooks Lake Dam?
Brooks Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Brooks Lake Dam last inspected?
Brooks Lake Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.