Lake Chinnabee Dam
Lake Chinnabee Dam is a concrete dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Chinnabee Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Chinnabee Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Cheaha Creek near Mcelderry.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 171 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Mcelderry |
| River/Stream | Cheaha Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.46316, -85.87834 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 171 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00001 |
| Federal ID | AL00001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |