Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22

LEATHERBREECHES CREEK· Bullock, Alabama· Built 1975· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 72.6% in AL)
Dam Length3,240 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage897 acre-ft
Surface Area95 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge3,156 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDAL01994

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: August 1, 1990
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HAYNES ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22?

Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 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 Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22?

Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 is owned by HAYNES ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 built?

Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22?

Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 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 Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22?

Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 has a dam height of 24 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 Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 last inspected?

Old Town Creek W/S Dam Site 22 was last inspected on August 1, 1990. 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.