Abel
Abel is an earth dam located in Cleburne County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Abel
The primary purpose of Abel is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Abel Land Company (private). It impounds the Tr Chulafinnee Creek near Chulafinnee.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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 | Cleburne |
| Nearest City | Chulafinnee |
| River/Stream | Tr Chulafinnee Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.54333, -85.68500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 740 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ABEL LAND COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00629 |
| Federal ID | AL00629 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |