Browns Pond Dam

UNKNOWN· Pike, Georgia· Built 1948· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Browns Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 54.4% in GA)
Dam Length408 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area129 sq mi
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)
NID IDGA02878

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: July 1, 2007
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Brown, Robert Leroy

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Browns Pond Dam?

Browns Pond 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 Pond Dam?

Browns Pond Dam is owned by Brown, Robert Leroy (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Browns Pond Dam built?

Browns Pond Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Pond Dam?

Browns Pond 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 Pond Dam?

Browns Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Pond Dam last inspected?

Browns Pond Dam was last inspected on July 1, 2007. 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.