Bull Creek WS Str # 04, also known as Smith Lake #4, is a crucial water resource structure located in Muscogee, Georgia.
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This earth dam, with a height of 51 feet and a length of 640 feet, was completed in 1962 for flood risk reduction along Cooper Creek. Managed by the local government and regulated by the Georgia SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, this dam has a maximum storage capacity of 773 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a risk assessment categorized as moderate, Bull Creek WS Str # 04 is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in January 2017. While there are no associated structures or specific emergency action plans documented for this site, its critical role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bull Creek WS Str # 04 presents an intriguing example of infrastructure designed to protect communities and natural habitats from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
640 |
Dam Height |
51 |
River Or Stream |
COOPER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
773 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
51 |