Bridges
Bridges is an earth dam located in Macon County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bridges
The primary purpose of Bridges is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Geo (private). It impounds the Tr Persimmon Creek near Fort Hull Church.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Fort Hull Church |
| River/Stream | Tr Persimmon Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.38000, -85.66333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,131 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00425 |
| Federal ID | AL00425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |