New Hope

TR WEDOWEE CREEK· Randolph, Alabama· Built 1964· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

New Hope is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Max Discharge225 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDAL00832

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

NEW HOPE HUNTING CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New Hope?

New Hope 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 New Hope?

New Hope is owned by NEW HOPE HUNTING CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was New Hope built?

New Hope was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 New Hope?

New Hope serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

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.