Weiss - Main Dam

Cherokee County, Alabama (near Centre)

River/Stream: Coosa

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
86 ft
Dam Length
19,253 ft
Reservoir Storage
306,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
350,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-10-26

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

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL01415
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
34.13231, -85.79396
Age
65 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.