Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River Ws Str # 8 is an earth dam located in Colquitt County, Georgia, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 1,170 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River Ws Str # 8
The primary purpose of Bridge Creek - Ochlocknee River Ws Str # 8 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Colquitt County Board of Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Unknown near Murphy Environs.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 359 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 664 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 02/01/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Georgia |
| County | Colquitt |
| Nearest City | Murphy Environs |
| River/Stream | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 31.08278, -83.83722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 359 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 664 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Colquitt County Board of Commissioners |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | GA01588 |
| Federal ID | GA01588 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |