Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Coweta County, Georgia, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 310 ft long. 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 Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Browns Creek No. 2 Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Newan Water,sewer and Light Commissioner (local government). It impounds the Browns Creek near Newnan.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 704 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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 02/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Coweta |
| Nearest City | Newnan |
| River/Stream | Browns Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.32133, -84.86403 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Newan Water,sewer and Light Commissioner |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04152 |
| Federal ID | GA04152 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |