Bull Creek Ws Str # 26 dam
Bull Creek Ws Str # 26
Bull Creek WS Str # 26, also known as Mcp #26, is a crucial water resource structure located in Muscogee County, Georgia. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Georgia-SAFE DAMS PROGRAM, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and was completed in 1964 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a storage capacity of 2070 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 1895 acres, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow in the region.
The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, but its condition assessment as of February 2017 was deemed satisfactory. Despite its age, Bull Creek WS Str # 26 continues to serve its intended function effectively. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a surface area of 22 acres. With a moderate risk rating and regular inspection schedule, the dam is well-maintained and monitored to ensure public safety and flood protection for the surrounding area.
As a significant structure in the region, Bull Creek WS Str # 26 highlights the importance of proper water resource management and infrastructure for climate resilience. With its history of flood risk reduction and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a vital component in safeguarding the community against potential water-related disasters. The collaborative efforts of the local government, design agencies, and regulatory bodies ensure that this essential water resource structure continues to fulfill its critical role in maintaining water security and climate adaptation in Muscogee County, Georgia.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bull Creek Ws Str # 26 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upatoi Creek Near Columbus | 651 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At Us 280 | 1,990 cfs | → |
| Uchee Creek Near Fort Mitchell | 249 cfs | → |
| Hannahatchee Creek At Union | 84 cfs | → |
| Chattahoochee River At West Point | 856 cfs | → |
| Chewacla Creek At Chewacla State Park Nr Auburn | 62 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bull Creek Ws Str # 26.
Boat launches
- River Bend Park Road Chattahoochee County
- Mcculloh Road 9001-9499, Valley
- Chubcreek Road Russell County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Bull Creek Ws Str # 26 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bull Creek Ws Str # 26
Where does the data for Bull Creek Ws Str # 26 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bull Creek Ws Str # 26.