Middlebrooks Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Middlebrooks Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 20.3% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 232 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | GA02685 |
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
Middlebrooks, J. W.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Middlebrooks Lake Dam?
Middlebrooks 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 Middlebrooks Lake Dam?
Middlebrooks Lake Dam is owned by Middlebrooks, J. W. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middlebrooks Lake Dam built?
Middlebrooks Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Middlebrooks Lake Dam?
Middlebrooks 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 Middlebrooks Lake Dam?
Middlebrooks Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.