Mccrary
Mccrary is an earth dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mccrary
The primary purpose of Mccrary is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs. Felix Grabin (private). It impounds the Tr Crooked Creek near Lineville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Clay |
| Nearest City | Lineville |
| River/Stream | Tr Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.30667, -85.77333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 720 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MRS. FELIX GRABIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00587 |
| Federal ID | AL00587 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |