Brent Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Riverside Dam Beverly Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brent Lake Dam, located in Thomasville, Georgia, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and also offers recreational opportunities.
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Summary
This private dam, with a height of 21.2 feet and a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. Its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment make it a relatively safe structure in terms of potential incidents or failures.
Constructed with unspecified completion date, Brent Lake Dam stands as a vital component in managing water resources in the region. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage, benefiting both agricultural practices and recreational activities. While the dam's condition remains unrated and inspection data is unavailable, its strategic location and design make it an essential infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Brent Lake Dam will find its unique characteristics and purpose intriguing. As a privately-owned structure in a rural setting, the dam demonstrates the intersection of human ingenuity and nature's forces in managing water for both practical and leisure purposes. Its presence in the Savannah District of Georgia highlights the importance of such infrastructure in balancing the needs of various stakeholders while maintaining environmental sustainability and safety standards.
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
21.2 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
18.4 |
Drainage Area |
120 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville
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17cfs |
Ochlockonee River Nr Concord
|
79cfs |
Okapilco Creek At Ga 33
|
14cfs |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Flint River At Riverview Plantation Nr Hopeful
|
4560cfs |
Flint River At Newton
|
4380cfs |
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.
Brent Lake Dam