Little Bear Creek Dam

Franklin County, Alabama (near JORDANS MILL)

River/Stream: LITTLE BEAR CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
89 ft
Dam Length
2,425 ft
Reservoir Storage
52,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
54,970 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-01-28

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AL05903
State
Alabama (AL)
Coordinates
34.45457, -87.97572
Age
51 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.