Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4
Key Takeaway
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 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 | 86 ft (taller than 97.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 861 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 48,441 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02266 |
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
Talladega Co. Commission
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 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 4?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 is owned by Talladega Co. Commission (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 built?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 4?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond. 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 4?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 has a dam height of 86 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 4 last inspected?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 4 was last inspected on April 21, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.