Braswell Pond Dam
Braswell Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Braswell Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Braswell Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Walter H. Baswell Etal (private). It impounds the Unknown near Adrian.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 495 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,745 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/12/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Nearest City | Adrian |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.54078, -82.56572 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,745 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Walter H. Baswell ETAL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03226 |
| Federal ID | GA03226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |