Mrs. W.J.C. Brown

Tr- Big Creek· Irwin, Georgia· Built 1955· Earth· 12 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Mrs. W.J.C. Brown is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.4% in GA)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge350 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDGA05823

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Mrs.W.J.C. Brown

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mrs. W.J.C. Brown?

Mrs. W.J.C. Brown 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 Mrs. W.J.C. Brown?

Mrs. W.J.C. Brown is owned by Mrs.W.J.C. Brown (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mrs. W.J.C. Brown built?

Mrs. W.J.C. Brown was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Mrs. W.J.C. Brown?

Mrs. W.J.C. Brown serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Mrs. W.J.C. Brown?

Mrs. W.J.C. Brown has a dam height of 12 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.

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.