Larry Brown Lake Dam
Larry Brown Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Larry Brown Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Larry Brown Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brown, Larry (private). It impounds the Unknown.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 152 square miles.
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 10/19/2016.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Ben Hill |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.76444, -83.39500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 152 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Brown, Larry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA03381 |
| Federal ID | GA03381 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |