Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1
Key Takeaway
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 112 ft (taller than 99.1% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 17.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44,022 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01515 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City Of Sylacauga Utilities Board
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is owned by City Of Sylacauga Utilities Board (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 built?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 has a dam height of 112 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 Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 last inspected?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was last inspected on May 5, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.