Upper Bear Creek Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | BEAR CREEK |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.27296, -87.69350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,470 acres |
| Drainage Area | 113 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 137,120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |