Brown Lake Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brown Lake Dam #2, located in Peachtree City, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1965 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands at a height of 19.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is to provide recreational opportunities for the community, with a surface area of 9 acres for visitors to enjoy.

Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Brown Lake Dam #2 has not been rated for its condition, with the last inspection conducted in April 2015. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, serving as a safe and enjoyable spot for outdoor activities. The surrounding area offers a serene environment for nature enthusiasts and climate advocates to appreciate and protect.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Brown Lake Dam #2 to ensure their safety and functionality. With its recreational purpose and peaceful setting in Fayette County, Georgia, this dam serves as a valuable resource for the local community while also highlighting the need for sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

760

Dam Height

19.8

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

18.8

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

18.8

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.