Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 06

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateAlabama
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityELLISVILLE
River/StreamTR TERRAPIN CREEK
Coordinates34.00333, -85.62500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length265 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,422 acre-ft
Max Storage1,422 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge638 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTERRAPIN CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/27/2001
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL00581
Federal IDAL00581
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 8 3.2 mi Low Lagarde No.1 Dam 5.0 mi Low Lagarde No. 2 Dam 5.2 mi Low Weisner 5.4 mi Low Terrapin Creek Watershed Dam No 9 5.6 mi Low Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 9 5.7 mi Low Rankins 5.7 mi Low Norton Dam 6.5 mi Low Haven 7.6 mi Low Boozer 7.8 mi Low