Schryer
Schryer is an earth dam located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Schryer
The primary purpose of Schryer 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 Michale P Schryer (private). It impounds the Tr-chattasofka Creek near Dadeville.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 | Tallapoosa |
| Nearest City | Dadeville |
| River/Stream | Tr-chattasofka Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.90500, -85.65000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 683 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | MICHALE P SCHRYER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00883 |
| Federal ID | AL00883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |