Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21
Key Takeaway
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 96.3% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,530 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00607 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
GIFF BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21?
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 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 Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21?
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 is owned by GIFF BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 built?
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21?
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 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 Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21?
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 has a dam height of 65 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 Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 last inspected?
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 21 was last inspected on April 12, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.