Weisner
Weisner is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Alabama, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Weisner
The primary purpose of Weisner is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ralph Bradley (private). It impounds the Tr Terrapin Creek near Tennala.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,133 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Tennala |
| River/Stream | Tr Terrapin Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.07167, -85.67167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,133 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 690 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 226 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RALPH BRADLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00573 |
| Federal ID | AL00573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |