Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1
Key Takeaway
Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 92.5% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 775 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,177 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00616 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HEFLIN AL CITY OF
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is owned by HEFLIN AL CITY OF (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 built?
Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 has a dam height of 46 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 last inspected?
Cahulga Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was last inspected on March 4, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.