Browns Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Browns Creek Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 95.7% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 289 acres |
| NID ID | GA05297 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lake Redwine Plantation HOA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Browns Creek Lake Dam?
Browns Creek Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Browns Creek Lake Dam?
Browns Creek Lake Dam is owned by Lake Redwine Plantation HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Browns Creek Lake Dam?
Browns Creek 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 Browns Creek Lake Dam?
Browns Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Browns Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Browns Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on January 25, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.