Bear Creek Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | RED BAY |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.39853, -87.98814 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 39,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 39,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 690 acres |
| Drainage Area | 233 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 73,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |