Troy Beatty Dam

TR-CHEWACLA CK.· Macon, Alabama· Built 1986· Earth· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Troy Beatty Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 65.6% in AL)
Dam Length925 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage284 acre-ft
Normal Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge570 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDAL02371

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
Last Inspection: January 10, 1986
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TROY BEATTY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Troy Beatty Dam?

Troy Beatty Dam 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 Troy Beatty Dam?

Troy Beatty Dam is owned by TROY BEATTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Troy Beatty Dam built?

Troy Beatty Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Troy Beatty Dam?

Troy Beatty Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Troy Beatty Dam?

Troy Beatty Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Troy Beatty Dam last inspected?

Troy Beatty Dam was last inspected on January 10, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.