Brown Lake Dam
Brown Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brown Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brown Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Bagley.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/03/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| Nearest City | Bagley |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59360, -78.23680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00972 |
| Federal ID | NC00972 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |