Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 8

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityELLISVILLE
River/StreamFROG CREEK
Coordinates34.00000, -85.57000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length1,150 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,880 acre-ft
Max Storage5,880 acre-ft
Normal Storage390 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge1,080 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLEWIS E. ACKER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/21/1999
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL00580
Federal IDAL00580
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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