Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16
Key Takeaway
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 60 ft (taller than 95.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,688 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00591 |
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
J F CARTER & M C STEPHENS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 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 Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 is owned by J F CARTER & M C STEPHENS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 built?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 has a dam height of 60 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 Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 last inspected?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 16 was last inspected on February 19, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.