Ronald Brownlee Dam
Ronald Brownlee Dam is an earth dam located in Tift County, Georgia, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ronald Brownlee Dam
The primary purpose of Ronald Brownlee Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ronald Brownlee (private). It impounds the Tr- Withlacoochee River near Nashville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Tift |
| Nearest City | Nashville |
| River/Stream | Tr- Withlacoochee River |
| Coordinates | 31.46224, -83.38595 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ronald Brownlee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA05967 |
| Federal ID | GA05967 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |