Brooks Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Brooks Lake Dam in Oglethorpe, Georgia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 400 feet.
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Summary
The dam has a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres. It is classified as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates.
Despite being privately owned, Brooks Lake Dam is not regulated or inspected by state agencies. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, but it is not owned, funded, designed, or constructed by any federal agencies. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and does not have an emergency action plan in place. With its moderate risk assessment rating, stakeholders and enthusiasts in water resource and climate fields may want to monitor the dam's maintenance and management practices to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure and surrounding area.
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
20 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
South Fork Broad River At Carlton
|
87cfs |
Broad River Above Carlton
|
338cfs |
Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga
|
38cfs |
North Oconee River At College St
|
121cfs |
Broad River Near Bell
|
697cfs |
Middle Oconee River Near Athens
|
229cfs |
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.
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Brooks Lake Dam