Bobby Brown Lake Dam dam
Bobby Brown Lake Dam
Bobby Brown Lake Dam, located in Worth County, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily built for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 6.9 feet with a hydraulic height of 9.2 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, providing a serene 18.4-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam, situated on Little Creek, is managed and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its low hazard potential, Bobby Brown Lake Dam is rated as having a moderate risk level, indicating a need for ongoing risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a history of regular inspections dating back to July 2016. While the dam's condition is currently unrated, it serves as a vital recreational resource for residents and visitors to Ashburn, offering a tranquil environment for water-based activities and leisure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Bobby Brown Lake Dam as a noteworthy feature in Georgia's landscape, providing not only recreational opportunities but also a testament to the importance of dam safety and risk management in preserving our water ecosystems. This dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment of natural resources and the responsibility to maintain them for future generations, making it a valuable asset in the state's water infrastructure.
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 Bobby Brown Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd | 11 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Ga 32 | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Flint River At Albany | 2,880 cfs | → |
| Muckalee Creek At Ga 195 | 198 cfs | → |
| Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson | 140 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Adel | 372 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bobby Brown Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ga 300 Crisp County
- Power Dam Lane Worth County
- North Maple Street Albany
- Dougherty County
- Riverfront Trail Albany
- Highway 520, Enigma
Campgrounds
- Marine Albany Rv Military
- Parks At Chehaw
- Lake Blackshear Campgrounds
- Georgia Veterans State Park
- Paulk City Park
Fishing spots
Track Bobby Brown Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bobby Brown Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bobby 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 Bobby Brown Lake Dam.