Brushy Knob Ranch Lake Dam
Brushy Knob Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rockdale County, Georgia, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brushy Knob Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brushy Knob Ranch Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Haizlip, F. B. (private). It impounds the Rock Creek near Union Spring Community.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Rockdale |
| Nearest City | Union Spring Community |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.60722, -84.14722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Haizlip, F. B. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01278 |
| Federal ID | GA01278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |