Bryan Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bryan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 65.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01435 |
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
Eaglehead Farms Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bryan Lake Dam?
Bryan 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 Bryan Lake Dam?
Bryan Lake Dam is owned by Eaglehead Farms Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bryan Lake Dam built?
Bryan Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Bryan Lake Dam?
Bryan 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 Bryan Lake Dam?
Bryan Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Bryan Lake Dam last inspected?
Bryan Lake Dam was last inspected on May 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.