Fort Payne Dam

DeKalb County, Alabama (near FORT PAYNE)

River/Stream: TR BIG WILLS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
1,085 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,394 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
13,020 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: High — 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
AL01205
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
34.51788, -85.67099
Age
55 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.