Crooked Creek W/s Dam Site 3
Crooked Creek W/s Dam Site 3 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Crooked Creek W/s Dam Site 3
The primary purpose of Crooked Creek W/s Dam Site 3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Cities Of Ashland And Lineville (local government). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Ashland.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 783 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,045 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/1999. That was over 27 years ago.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Ashland |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.31500, -85.85000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 783 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,045 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,045 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 822 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,201 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITIES OF ASHLAND AND LINEVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00590 |
| Federal ID | AL00590 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |