Deep South
Deep South is an earth dam located in Russell County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Deep South
The primary purpose of Deep South 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 Roy C Torbert (private). It impounds the Tr-hurtsboro Creek near Rutherford.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 | Russell |
| Nearest City | Rutherford |
| River/Stream | Tr-hurtsboro Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.24166, -85.38333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 559 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ROY C TORBERT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00866 |
| Federal ID | AL00866 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |