Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 17
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | SPRING GARDEN |
| River/Stream | HURRICANE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.00167, -85.44667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,542 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,542 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 638 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TERRAPIN CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |