Brooks Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Hill Lake Dam Lanceford Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Brooks Millpond Dam in Ideal, Georgia, is a historic Earth dam completed in 1880 on Sand Creek.
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Summary
With a height of 11.2 feet and a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, the dam serves primarily for Tailings disposal. Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under state jurisdiction and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in May 2018.
The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment of 3, but its condition remains unrated. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam poses minimal risk to the surrounding area. While the Emergency Action Plan status is undisclosed, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped with inundation maps for risk management purposes. Despite its age, Brooks Millpond Dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in Macon County, Georgia.
Year Completed |
1880 |
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
11.2 |
River Or Stream |
Sand Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Drainage Area |
1450 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Flint River At Ga 26
|
1490cfs |
Muckalee Creek Near Americus
|
109cfs |
Turkey Creek At Byromville
|
12cfs |
Flint River Near Culloden
|
688cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek At Preston
|
95cfs |
Upatoi Creek Near Columbus
|
165cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Brooks Millpond Dam