Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8

UNKNOWN· Colquitt, Georgia· Built 1972· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 28.7% in GA)
Dam Length1,170 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Normal Storage194 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area664 sq mi
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDGA01588

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 1, 2010
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Colquitt County Board of Commissioners

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8?

Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8?

Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 is owned by Colquitt County Board of Commissioners (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 built?

Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8?

Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8?

Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 has a dam height of 17 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 Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 last inspected?

Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River WS Str # 8 was last inspected on February 1, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.