Brown Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Adams Lake Dam Jordan Mill Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brown Lake Dam, located in Georgia, was completed in 1960 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
This private Earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet, with a length of 600 feet and a storage capacity of 79 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, with moderate risk assessment.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no associated structures or inspection history available. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone any modifications and is not regulated or inspected by the state. With a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 75 acres, Brown Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human engineering and natural landscapes in the peaceful surroundings of the Downs Environs in Washington County, Georgia.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
75 |
Nid Storage |
79 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
19 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Williamson Swamp Creek At Davisboro
|
150cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Ga 272
|
120cfs |
Oconee River At Avant Mine
|
1570cfs |
Oconee River Near Oconee
|
3050cfs |
Oconee River At Milledgeville
|
635cfs |
Ogeechee River At Midville
|
553cfs |
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.
Brown Lake Dam