Walls

Walls is an earth dam located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, built in 1933. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Walls

The primary purpose of Walls is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John W Hodnett (private). It impounds the Tr Sugar Creek near Alexander City South.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTallapoosa
Nearest CityAlexander City South
River/StreamTr Sugar Creek
Coordinates32.90167, -85.95833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Max Discharge960 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJOHN W HODNETT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL00879
Federal IDAL00879
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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