Brown Lake Dam dam
Brown Lake Dam
Brown Lake Dam, nestled in the tranquil city of Vienna, Georgia, stands as a vital water resource for irrigation purposes since its completion in 1974. This private-owned Earth dam, with a height of 19 feet and a length of 540 feet, holds a storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, serving the surrounding area's agricultural needs. The dam boasts a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, making it a reliable and secure structure for water management.
Managed by the state jurisdiction and subject to regular inspections, Brown Lake Dam remains in good condition and meets safety guidelines, ensuring its continued functionality. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam provides essential water control capabilities while maintaining a harmonious balance with the environment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the strategic role of Brown Lake Dam in sustaining the region's water supply and supporting agricultural activities in Dooly County, Georgia.
Despite its unassuming presence, Brown Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and irrigation efforts in the region. As a testament to responsible infrastructure development, this Earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource practices and the careful stewardship of our natural resources. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can find inspiration in the thoughtful design and management of Brown Lake Dam, highlighting the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental conservation for a sustainable future.
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 Brown Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tucsawhatchee Creek Near Hawkinsville | 14 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Turkey Creek At Byromville | 3 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 26 | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek Near Americus | 48 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 1,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brown Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road Hawkinsville
- Sand Hammock Road, Hawkinsville
- Pulaski County
- General Courtney Hodges Boulevard 2337-2355, Perry
- Ferry Landing Road Crisp County
- Haven Way 498, Perry
Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Whitewater Creek County Park
- Andersonville City Campground
Track Brown Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Brown Lake Dam
Where does the data for Brown 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 Brown Lake Dam.