Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97, also known as Parker Lake Dam South, is a state-owned earth dam located in Colquitt, Georgia.
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Constructed in 1968 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 10.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 10.5 feet, it has a storage capacity of 91.5 acre-feet and a surface area of 11.6 acres.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition has not been rated as of the last inspection in November 2004. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, with emergency action plans and inundation maps yet to be prepared. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity that is unspecified. Overall, Bridge Creek Ochlocknee River WS Str #97 presents a recreational opportunity within a scenic natural setting, but its maintenance and monitoring remain areas of concern for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
10.8 |
River Or Stream |
UNKNOWN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.5 |
Nid Storage |
91.5 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
Little River Near Adel
|
3cfs |
Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville
|
17cfs |
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
|
0cfs |
Flint River At Newton
|
4380cfs |
Flint River At Albany
|
3510cfs |
Okapilco Creek At Ga 33
|
14cfs |