Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam

BROWNS CREEK· Coweta, Georgia· Built 1989· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA)
Dam Length310 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage704 acre-ft
Normal Storage323 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDGA04152

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: February 14, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Newan Water,Sewer and Light Commissioner

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam?

Browns Creek No. 2 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 Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam?

Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam is owned by Newan Water,Sewer and Light Commissioner (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam built?

Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam?

Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam?

Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 No. 2 Lake Dam last inspected?

Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam was last inspected on February 14, 2017. 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.