Bull Creek WS Str # 03, also known as Cooper Creek Park Lake Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Muscogee, Georgia.
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Built in 1968 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 36.5 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Cooper Creek. With a NID storage capacity of 1032 acre-feet, the dam has a hazard potential rated as high but its condition assessment in 2017 was deemed satisfactory.
Managed and regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program, Bull Creek WS Str # 03 undergoes state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with an unlisted foundation type, and it has associated structures. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam has not had an Emergency Action Plan updated recently, but its last inspection in 2017 deemed it to be in a satisfactory condition.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Bull Creek WS Str # 03 can appreciate its role in flood risk reduction along the Cooper Creek in Columbus, Georgia. With its high hazard potential and satisfactory condition, this earth dam provides valuable storage capacity for mitigating potential flooding events in the region. Its history of construction, regulatory oversight, and risk management measures make it a significant structure in the local water resource management landscape.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1330 |
Dam Height |
36.5 |
River Or Stream |
COOPER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
1032 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |