Browns Upper Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Browns Upper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 50.8% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 514 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01493 |
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 Upper Lake Dam?
Browns Upper 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 Upper Lake Dam?
Browns Upper Lake Dam is owned by GAIA LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browns Upper Lake Dam built?
Browns Upper Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Upper Lake Dam?
Browns Upper 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 Upper Lake Dam?
Browns Upper 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 Upper Lake Dam last inspected?
Browns Upper Lake Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.