Brice Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brice Pond Dam in Georgia, a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation, stands at a height of 6.6 feet with a hydraulic height of 6.1 feet.
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Summary
The dam, classified as an Earth type with a buttress core, spans a length of 5,808 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,574 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been condition-rated but undergoes inspections every five years, with the last one conducted in January 2018.
Located in Brooks, Georgia, near the city of Berlin, Brice Pond Dam poses no state-regulated jurisdiction but is subject to state inspection. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has not been modified or assessed for its emergency action plan readiness. Managed by private owners, the dam's purpose for recreation contributes to its surrounding area's water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change may find interest in monitoring the dam's risk assessment and management measures to ensure its safety and sustainability for future recreational use.
Dam Length |
5808 |
Dam Height |
6.6 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
552 |
Hydraulic Height |
6.1 |
Nid Storage |
3574 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |
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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.
Brice Pond Dam