Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7
Key Takeaway
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 is classified as significant hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 95.5% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 346 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 929 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,669 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01083 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
W M KELLY JR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 7?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 is owned by W M KELLY JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 built?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 7?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 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 Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 has a dam height of 58 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 7 last inspected?
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/S Dam Site 7 was last inspected on April 14, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.