Old Town Creek W/s Dam Site 32
Old Town Creek W/s Dam Site 32 is an earth dam located in Bullock County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Old Town Creek W/s Dam Site 32
The primary purpose of Old Town Creek W/s Dam Site 32 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Sedgefield Plantation (private). It impounds the Town Creek near Mt Hilliard Church Community.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 132 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,543 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/1990. That was over 35 years ago.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bullock |
| Nearest City | Mt Hilliard Church Community |
| River/Stream | Town Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.19670, -85.73170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,543 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,543 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 463 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 132 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SEDGEFIELD PLANTATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00254 |
| Federal ID | AL00254 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |