Welch
Welch is an earth dam located in Chambers County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Welch
The primary purpose of Welch is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Byron Welch (private). It impounds the Tr Caty Creek near Abanda.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 | Chambers |
| Nearest City | Abanda |
| River/Stream | Tr Caty Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.09833, -85.48167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BYRON WELCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00563 |
| Federal ID | AL00563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |