Bull Creek Ws Str # 27 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bull Creek WS Str # 27, also known as Airport Lake #27, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Muscogee, Georgia.


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Summary

Built in 1962 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at a height of 31 feet and spanning a length of 860 feet, it has a storage capacity of 371 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 9 acres. The dam is classified as a high hazard potential structure, but its condition assessment in 2017 was deemed satisfactory.

Managed by the Georgia-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, Bull Creek WS Str # 27 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its high hazard potential, the risk assessment for this dam is moderate. It does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers and has uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates. The last inspection was conducted in January 2017, with a recommended inspection frequency of every 2 years to ensure the dam's safety and integrity.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bull Creek WS Str # 27 offers an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management. With its flood risk reduction purpose and satisfactory condition assessment, this dam presents both challenges and opportunities for sustainable water resource management in Muscogee, Georgia. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the structure, its role in shaping the local hydrology and resilience to extreme weather events remains a focal point for those interested in water resource and climate-related issues.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

860

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

UNKNOWN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Drainage Area

960

Nid Storage

371

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

31
       
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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.