Bishop Creek Dam Ws Str #7 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Bishop Creek Dam WS Str #7, located in the Big Oak Church Community in Appling, Georgia, is a local government-owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.


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Summary

With a height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 2,770 acre-feet, this dam helps in flood risk reduction while providing recreational opportunities for the community. The dam, constructed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, has a high hazard potential and is regulated by the Georgia Safe Dams Program.

The dam, built on Bishop Creek, has a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and is equipped with uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, it is inspected every two years, with the last inspection dating back to April 2006. The dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a potential for moderate consequences in case of failure. Although the Emergency Action Plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam serves as a vital structure for the local community, ensuring both safety and recreational opportunities along the creek.

Dam Length

1270

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

Bishop Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

161

Hydraulic Height

20

Drainage Area

1200

Nid Storage

2770

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.