Browns Millpond Lake Dam dam
Browns Millpond Lake Dam
Browns Millpond Lake Dam in Sumter, Georgia, stands as a testament to the importance of water resources and climate resilience. Completed in 1955, this private-owned Earth dam serves primarily for recreation, with a storage capacity of 493.4 acre-feet. Situated on Bailey Creek, the dam has a height of 13.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 12 feet, creating a surface area of 58.9 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite being unlisted as a state-regulated structure, Browns Millpond Lake Dam is inspected periodically, with the last assessment conducted in December 2008. The dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to have a moderate risk level, signaling the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, its presence underscores the need for proactive monitoring and emergency preparedness to ensure the safety of the surrounding Lamar Environs community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the resilience of dams like Browns Millpond Lake Dam becomes increasingly crucial. With its historical significance and recreational value, this Earth dam serves as a reminder of the intersection between human infrastructure and natural ecosystems, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of a changing climate.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Browns Millpond Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 393 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 29 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 2,200 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 413 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 894 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 2,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Browns Millpond Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- North Maple Street Albany
- Dougherty County
Campgrounds
- Andersonville City Campground
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Parks At Chehaw
Track Browns Millpond Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Browns Millpond Lake Dam
Where does the data for Browns Millpond Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Browns Millpond Lake Dam.