T S Turnipseed Dam
T S Turnipseed Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About T S Turnipseed Dam
The primary purpose of T S Turnipseed Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by T S Turnipseed (private). It impounds the Tr Little Catoma Creek near Downing.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Downing |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Catoma Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.15000, -86.01167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 235 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | T S TURNIPSEED |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00510 |
| Federal ID | AL00510 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |