Bear Creek Reservoir Lake Dam
Bear Creek Reservoir Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Douglas County, Georgia, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bear Creek Reservoir Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bear Creek Reservoir Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority (local government). It impounds the Bear Creek near Bill Arp.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 520 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2018.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Bill Arp |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.63625, -84.76558 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA04248 |
| Federal ID | GA04248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |