George Brown Pond Dam
George Brown Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hancock County, Georgia, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About George Brown Pond Dam
The primary purpose of George Brown Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Archer, Glenn J. (private). It impounds the Unknown near St.pauls Church Environs.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 271 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 02/01/2005. That was over 21 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hancock |
| Nearest City | St.pauls Church Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 33.20000, -82.86806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 271 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Archer, Glenn J. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA00389 |
| Federal ID | GA00389 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |