Bull Creek WS Str # 12
Key Takeaway
Bull Creek WS Str # 12 is classified as high hazard in Georgia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 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 | 46 ft (taller than 94.9% in GA) |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 954 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,500 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | GA01113 |
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
Columbus Consolidated Government
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bull Creek WS Str # 12?
Bull Creek WS Str # 12 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 # 12?
Bull Creek WS Str # 12 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 # 12 built?
Bull Creek WS Str # 12 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 # 12?
Bull Creek WS Str # 12 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 # 12?
Bull Creek WS Str # 12 has a dam height of 46 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 # 12 last inspected?
Bull Creek WS Str # 12 was last inspected on January 31, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.