W J Ellis
W J Ellis is an earth dam located in Escambia County, Alabama, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About W J Ellis
W J Ellis is a dam in Escambia, Alabama. The dam is owned by W J Ellis (private). It impounds the Tr-murder Creek near Kirkland.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Escambia |
| Nearest City | Kirkland |
| River/Stream | Tr-murder Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.26000, -87.03000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 456 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | W J ELLIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00093 |
| Federal ID | AL00093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |