Brown Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mckinnon Pond Dam Anderson Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Brown Pond Dam, located in Bacon County, Georgia, was completed in 1980 by Folsom Construction Company and serves as a recreational water resource in the city of Sycamore.
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Summary
Standing at 13.4 feet high with a length of 810 feet, the earth dam provides a normal storage capacity of 66 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 109 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is primarily for recreation, offering a surface area of 13 acres for visitors to enjoy various water activities.
Despite being privately owned, the dam is under state jurisdiction and has undergone inspections, with the last assessment conducted in January 2015. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Brown Pond Dam poses minimal threat to its surroundings. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, ensuring the safe management of water levels. While the dam's condition is currently unrated, its risk management measures and emergency action plan readiness are yet to be fully assessed and prepared. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Brown Pond Dam presents a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure and recreational water management in the state of Georgia.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
810 |
Dam Height |
13.4 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
423 |
Nid Storage |
109 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2080cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Satilla River Near Waycross
|
45cfs |
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
0cfs |
Little Satilla River Near Offerman
|
2cfs |
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
105cfs |
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.
Brown Pond Dam