Brett Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 700 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Brett Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Brett Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by L. A. Brett and Sons (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 281 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 02/01/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 32.96056, -82.41861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | L. A. Brett and Sons |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03031 |
| Federal ID | GA03031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |