Browns Mill Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Browns Mill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,375 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | GA03679 |
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
Cole, Jacquelyn
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Browns Mill Lake Dam?
Browns Mill 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 Mill Lake Dam?
Browns Mill Lake Dam is owned by Cole, Jacquelyn (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browns Mill Lake Dam built?
Browns Mill Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Mill Lake Dam?
Browns Mill 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 Mill Lake Dam?
Browns Mill 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 Browns Mill Lake Dam last inspected?
Browns Mill Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.