Ketchepedrake Creek W/s Dam Site 9
Ketchepedrake Creek W/s Dam Site 9 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Ketchepedrake Creek W/s Dam Site 9
The primary purpose of Ketchepedrake Creek W/s Dam Site 9 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 Idus Headrick (private). It impounds the Tr Ketchepedrake Creek near Dempsey.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 646 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,374 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 03/11/1999. That was over 27 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Dempsey |
| River/Stream | Tr Ketchepedrake Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.24170, -85.83330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 646 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,374 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,374 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,172 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | IDUS HEADRICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00593 |
| Federal ID | AL00593 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |