Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97
Key Takeaway
Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 is classified as low hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 6.4% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | GA04149 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Middle South Georgia Soil and Conservation District
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97?
Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 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 #97?
Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 is owned by Middle South Georgia Soil and Conservation District (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 built?
Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 #97?
Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 serves the following purposes: Recreation. 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 #97?
Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 has a dam height of 11 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 #97 last inspected?
Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 was last inspected on November 1, 2004. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.