Braddy Cousins Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 10, 2025
Braddy Cousins Lake Dam, located in Toombs, Georgia, is a private dam managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE).
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 1000 feet, providing a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Despite being unregulated by the state, the dam is inspected regularly by the USACOE, with the last inspection conducted in May 2017.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Braddy Cousins Lake Dam poses minimal threat to surrounding areas. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, highlighting its simple yet effective design. While the dam's condition is currently not rated, the regular inspections and maintenance by the USACOE ensures its continued safety and functionality for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Overall, Braddy Cousins Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for water management in Toombs, Georgia, offering storage capacity and flood control measures. As a privately owned dam with a history of oversight by the USACOE, it stands as a testament to effective collaboration between private and federal entities in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
25 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Nid Storage |
230 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
|
218cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
4930cfs |
Canoochee River Near Claxton
|
83cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
1610cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2940cfs |
Altamaha River At Doctortown
|
5210cfs |
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.
Braddy Cousins Lake Dam