Samuel T. Brown Pond Dam (upper)
Samuel T. Brown Pond Dam (upper) is an earth dam located in Emanuel County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Samuel T. Brown Pond Dam (upper)
The primary purpose of Samuel T. Brown Pond Dam (upper) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brown, Nancy (private). It impounds the Unknown near Twin City.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 270 square miles.
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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Nearest City | Twin City |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.56603, -82.14347 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 270 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Brown, Nancy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04269 |
| Federal ID | GA04269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |