Bush Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower) Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
The Bush Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower) in Coffee, Georgia is a private earth dam designed by the Bush family, serving primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
Located on Paul Creek, this dam stands at a height of 11 feet and stretches 690 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 177.8 acre-feet. While the dam is unregulated by the state, it undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2020.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, the hazard potential of the Bush Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower) remains undetermined, and its condition assessment is currently not rated. Despite this, the dam has not yet been assigned an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or been assessed for its compliance with guidelines. While the overall risk management measures for the dam are unspecified, its presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
Dam Length |
690 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
PAUL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
27 |
Drainage Area |
4990 |
Nid Storage |
177.8 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae
|
0cfs |
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
|
2080cfs |
Alapaha River Near Alapaha
|
12cfs |
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
|
2230cfs |
Altamaha River Near Baxley
|
3480cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Bush Irrigation Pond Dam (Lower)