Terpin Vise

TR-LIMESTONE CREEK· Hale, Alabama· Built 1979· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Terpin Vise is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 49.8% in AL)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage282 acre-ft
Normal Storage165 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge375 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDAL02192

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

TERPIN VISE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Terpin Vise?

Terpin Vise 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 Terpin Vise?

Terpin Vise is owned by TERPIN VISE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Terpin Vise built?

Terpin Vise was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Terpin Vise?

Terpin Vise serves the following purposes: 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 Terpin Vise?

Terpin Vise has a dam height of 18 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.