Brenau Lake Dam
Brenau Lake Dam is an other dam located in Hall County, Georgia, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brenau Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brenau Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pearce Association (private). It impounds the Limestone Creek near Gainesville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 136 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 964 square miles. Completed in 1926, 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 08/01/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Hall |
| Nearest City | Gainesville |
| River/Stream | Limestone Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.31806, -83.81111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 136 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 964 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pearce Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA02069 |
| Federal ID | GA02069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |