Brooks Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brooks Lake Dam in Georgia, completed in 1960, serves the primary purpose of recreation and is privately owned.


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Summary

This Earth dam with a core type of Buttress stands at a height of 18 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 29 acre-feet and a drainage area of 275 acres.

The dam has a low hazard potential and is classified with a moderate risk assessment. It has not been rated for its current condition, but inspections are conducted every 5 years, with the last one taking place in January 2018. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. While the dam is not regulated by the state, it falls under state jurisdiction. The surrounding area offers 8 acres of surface water for recreational activities, making Brooks Lake Dam a picturesque and inviting destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Ivey Community of Wilkinson, Georgia.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Length

380

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

275

Nid Storage

114

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.