Bishop Creek Ws Str. No 1 dam
Bishop Creek Ws Str. No 1
Bishop Creek WS Str. No 1 is a state-owned earth dam located in Appling, Georgia, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Constructed in 1963 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), this dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 11 feet. With a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a drainage area of 230 acres, Bishop Creek WS Str. No 1 plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the region.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Bishop Creek WS Str. No 1 is considered to have a moderate risk level. With a condition assessment of 'Not Rated' and no recent inspection date available, it is essential for state agencies to prioritize regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the dam's structural integrity and functionality. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness features like an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), its strategic location and design contribute to effective flood risk reduction in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the resilience of dams like Bishop Creek WS Str. No 1, it is crucial for state agencies to stay vigilant in their inspection and maintenance efforts. With the potential for increased extreme weather events due to climate change, ensuring the safety and functionality of flood risk reduction infrastructure is paramount in protecting communities and ecosystems downstream. By implementing risk management measures and updating emergency preparedness plans, stakeholders can enhance the overall effectiveness and safety of Bishop Creek WS Str. No 1 and similar structures across 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 Bishop Creek Ws Str. No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Altamaha River Near Baxley | 3,400 cfs | → |
| Ocmulgee River At Lumber City | 2,060 cfs | → |
| Little Satilla River Near Offerman | 1 cfs | → |
| Satilla River Near Waycross | 107 cfs | → |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville | 43 cfs | → |
| Turnpike Creek Near Mcrae | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bishop Creek Ws Str. No 1.
Track Bishop Creek Ws Str. No 1 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 Bishop Creek Ws Str. No 1
Where does the data for Bishop Creek Ws Str. No 1 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 Low 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 Bishop Creek Ws Str. No 1.