Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15
Key Takeaway
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 is classified as significant hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 93.5% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 976 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01776 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CLAY CO. COMMISSION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15?
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15?
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 is owned by CLAY CO. COMMISSION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 built?
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 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 Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15?
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 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 Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15?
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 has a dam height of 50 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 Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 last inspected?
Ketchepedrake Creek W/S Dam Site 15 was last inspected on March 9, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.