Brent Lake Dam
Brent Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Thomas County, Georgia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Brent Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Brent 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 Spence, Eshcol (private). It impounds the Unknown near Thomasville.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Thomas |
| Nearest City | Thomasville |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 30.94033, -84.00042 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Spence, Eshcol |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04994 |
| Federal ID | GA04994 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |