Browns Middle West Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Browns Middle West Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 73.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 85 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01539 |
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
GAIA LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Browns Middle West Lake Dam?
Browns Middle West 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 Middle West Lake Dam?
Browns Middle West Lake Dam is owned by GAIA LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browns Middle West Lake Dam built?
Browns Middle West Lake Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Middle West Lake Dam?
Browns Middle West 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 Middle West Lake Dam?
Browns Middle West Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Middle West Lake Dam last inspected?
Browns Middle West Lake Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.