Mcmurray
Mcmurray is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Alabama, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcmurray
The primary purpose of Mcmurray is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Hugh Cotney (local government). It impounds the Tr High Pine Creek near Roanoke.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Roanoke |
| River/Stream | Tr High Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.13945, -85.40278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | HUGH COTNEY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00838 |
| Federal ID | AL00838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |