Bobby Brown Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Parks Lake Dam Burkett Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bobby Brown Lake Dam, located in Worth County, Georgia, is a private earth dam primarily built for recreation purposes.
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Summary
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 Length |
615 |
Dam Height |
6.9 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
9.2 |
Nid Storage |
122 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
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0cfs |
Flint River At Ga 32
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4340cfs |
Flint River At Albany
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3510cfs |
Muckalee Creek At Ga 195
|
419cfs |
Kinchafoonee Creek Near Dawson
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531cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
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.
Bobby Brown Lake Dam