E.T. Harrison

SHELL CREEK· Wilcox, Alabama· Built 1985· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

E.T. Harrison is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 49.8% in AL)
Dam Length535 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge488 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDAL02306

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
Last Inspection: June 17, 1985
State Regulated: No

Ownership

E.T. HARRISON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of E.T. Harrison?

E.T. Harrison 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 E.T. Harrison?

E.T. Harrison is owned by E.T. HARRISON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was E.T. Harrison built?

E.T. Harrison was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 E.T. Harrison?

E.T. Harrison serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is E.T. Harrison?

E.T. Harrison has a dam height of 18 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 E.T. Harrison last inspected?

E.T. Harrison was last inspected on June 17, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.