Brown Pasture Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Brown Pasture Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| NID ID | GA05653 |
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
Johnnie Taylor
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brown Pasture Lake Dam?
Brown Pasture 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 Brown Pasture Lake Dam?
Brown Pasture Lake Dam is owned by Johnnie Taylor (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Brown Pasture Lake Dam?
Brown Pasture 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 Brown Pasture Lake Dam?
Brown Pasture Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Pasture Lake Dam last inspected?
Brown Pasture Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.