Reedy Morris

TR-SHORT CK.· Marshall, Alabama· Built 1990· Earth· 32 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Reedy Morris is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 86.2% in AL)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge83 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDAL02350

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

REEDY MORRIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reedy Morris?

Reedy Morris 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 Reedy Morris?

Reedy Morris is owned by REEDY MORRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Reedy Morris built?

Reedy Morris was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Reedy Morris?

Reedy Morris serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Reedy Morris?

Reedy Morris has a dam height of 32 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.

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.