George Brown Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
George Brown Dam, also known as George Brown Lake, is a privately owned water resource located in Brainard, Floyd County, Kentucky.
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Summary
Built in 1972 by the Soil Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and spans a length of 105 feet, with a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves a recreational purpose, offering opportunities for water-based activities such as fishing and boating on the 1.2-acre surface area of George Brown Lake.
Managed by the Kentucky Division of Water, George Brown Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced for safety measures to mitigate its high hazard potential. Despite being rated as fair in condition assessment, the dam poses a moderate risk according to a recent evaluation. With a spillway width of 20 feet and uncontrolled spillway type, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2015. The area around Middle Creek where the dam is located enjoys the scenic beauty and recreational amenities provided by this important water resource, making it a valuable asset for local water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
105 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
MIDDLE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.08 |
Nid Storage |
37 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
29 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Licking River Below Mason Fork Nr Salyersville
|
42cfs |
Levisa Fork At Paintsville
|
1670cfs |
North Fork Kentucky River At Jackson
|
532cfs |
Johns Creek Near Meta
|
22cfs |
Levisa Fork At Pikeville
|
669cfs |
Tug Fork At Kermit
|
542cfs |
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.
George Brown Dam