Bull Creek Ws Str # 04 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.