Peed Brothers Lake Dam

JUNIPER BRANCH· Taylor, Georgia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Peed Brothers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length426 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage692 acre-ft
Normal Storage440 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
NID IDGA05524

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 27, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Peed, Lester and Bobby

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Peed Brothers Lake Dam?

Peed Brothers 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 Peed Brothers Lake Dam?

Peed Brothers Lake Dam is owned by Peed, Lester and Bobby (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Peed Brothers Lake Dam?

Peed Brothers 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 Peed Brothers Lake Dam?

Peed Brothers Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Peed Brothers Lake Dam last inspected?

Peed Brothers Lake Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2017. 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.