Charlie Trussell

TR-BIG SANDY CREEK· Bullock, Alabama· Built 1978· Earth· 17 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Charlie Trussell is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 44% in AL)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge358 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDAL01992

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CHARLIE TRUSSELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Charlie Trussell?

Charlie Trussell is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Charlie Trussell?

Charlie Trussell is owned by CHARLIE TRUSSELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Charlie Trussell built?

Charlie Trussell was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Charlie Trussell?

Charlie Trussell serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Charlie Trussell?

Charlie Trussell has a dam height of 17 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.