Bear Creek Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Bear Creek Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Georgia. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 82 ft (taller than 99.1% in GA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 22.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18.8K acre-ft |
| NID ID | GA06335 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NE Georgia Regional Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bear Creek Reservoir?
Bear Creek Reservoir is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bear Creek Reservoir?
Bear Creek Reservoir is owned by NE Georgia Regional Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Bear Creek Reservoir?
Bear Creek Reservoir has a dam height of 82 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bear Creek Reservoir last inspected?
Bear Creek Reservoir was last inspected on February 14, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.