Brewster Dam dam
Brewster Dam
Brewster Dam, located in Forsyth, Georgia, on the Little Towaliga River, was completed in 1987 and stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 330 feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 3 acres and a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. It is classified as an earth dam, primarily constructed with stone cores, and has uncontrolled spillways and outlets.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Brewster Dam has not been rated for its condition as of yet. The dam is owned privately and is not regulated by the state, although it undergoes inspections every five years. The designer of Brewster Dam is the SCS, and its location lies within Monroe County, Georgia.
Brewster Dam serves as a recreational structure in the area, providing opportunities for water-based activities and enjoyment. While it may not pose a high risk, continued monitoring and inspections ensure the safety and security of the dam and its surrounding environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate.
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 Brewster Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek Near Juliette | 5 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River Near Jackson | 441 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek At Shoal Creek Rd | 9 cfs | → |
| Tobesofkee Creek Near Macon | 6 cfs | → |
| Flint River Near Griffin | 60 cfs | → |
| Alcovy River Below Covington | 39 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brewster Dam.
Boat launches
- Round Oak-Juliette Road Monroe County
- Wise Creek Tail Jasper County
- Lake Juliette Day Use Area And Boat Ramp
- Popes Ferry Landing
- Macon
Campgrounds
- High Falls State Park
- Indian Springs State Park
- Gladesville Campground
- Rush Creek Campground
- Dames Ferry County Park
- Arrowhead County Park
Fishing spots
- High Falls Lake
- Indian Springs State Park Lake
- Jackson Lake
- Lake Tobesofkee
- Griffin City Reservoir
- Miller Creek Lake Recreation Area
Track Brewster Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Brewster Dam
Where does the data for Brewster 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 Brewster Dam.