Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 06

Cherokee County, Alabama (near ELLISVILLE)

River/Stream: TR TERRAPIN CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
265 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,422 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
638 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2001-02-27

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL00581
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
34.00333, -85.62500
Age
63 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.