Browns Millpond Lake Dam
Browns Millpond Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Georgia, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Browns Millpond Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Browns Millpond Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. And Mrs. Brad Ford (private). It impounds the Bailey Creek near Lamar Environs.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 493 acre-feet. 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Lamar Environs |
| River/Stream | Bailey Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.04944, -84.09722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 493 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 493 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mr. and Mrs. Brad Ford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01412 |
| Federal ID | GA01412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |