Stone Brier Lake Dam

CHATMAN BRANCH· Burke, Georgia· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Stone Brier Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 24.2% in GA)
Dam Length425 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDGA06097

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: June 1, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Larry Sconyers

Private

Nearby Dams

Stone Brier Plantation Lake Dam

Burke, GA

Unknown 14 ft

Fenwick Lake Dam

Burke, GA

Low Hazard 18 ft

Herbie Dixon Pond Dam

Burke, GA

Unknown 13 ft

High Head Branch Lake Dam

Burke, GA

Unknown 45 ft

Cushner Mill Pond

Burke, GA

Low Hazard 10 ft

Telfair Pond Dam

Burke, GA

Low Hazard 16 ft

Telfair Pond Road Dam

Burke, GA

Unknown 14 ft

Csra Lake Dam

Burke, GA

Low Hazard 24 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stone Brier Lake Dam?

Stone Brier 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 Stone Brier Lake Dam?

Stone Brier Lake Dam is owned by Larry Sconyers (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stone Brier Lake Dam?

Stone Brier 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 Stone Brier Lake Dam?

Stone Brier Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Stone Brier Lake Dam last inspected?

Stone Brier Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2014. 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.