Owens
Owens is an earth dam located in Cleburne County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Owens
The primary purpose of Owens is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fratus Owens (private). It impounds the Tr Henry Creek near Cane Creek Community.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cleburne |
| Nearest City | Cane Creek Community |
| River/Stream | Tr Henry Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.69333, -85.55667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 950 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRATUS OWENS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00622 |
| Federal ID | AL00622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |