Bull Creek WS Str # 03

COOPER CREEK· Muscogee, Georgia· Built 1968· Earth· 37 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bull Creek WS Str # 03 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 37 ft (taller than 89.2% in GA)
Dam Length1,330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage360 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDGA01111

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 31, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: GA-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM

Ownership

Columbus Consolidated Government

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bull Creek WS Str # 03?

Bull Creek WS Str # 03 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 Bull Creek WS Str # 03?

Bull Creek WS Str # 03 is owned by Columbus Consolidated Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bull Creek WS Str # 03 built?

Bull Creek WS Str # 03 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 Bull Creek WS Str # 03?

Bull Creek WS Str # 03 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 Bull Creek WS Str # 03?

Bull Creek WS Str # 03 has a dam height of 37 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 Bull Creek WS Str # 03 last inspected?

Bull Creek WS Str # 03 was last inspected on January 31, 2017. 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.