Brown Dam
Key Takeaway
Brown Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 20.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00019 |
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
B.J. BROWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brown Dam?
Brown 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 Brown Dam?
Brown Dam is owned by B.J. BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brown Dam built?
Brown Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Brown Dam?
Brown Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brown Dam?
Brown Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Brown Dam last inspected?
Brown Dam was last inspected on May 5, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.