Mcgouirk
Mcgouirk is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcgouirk
The primary purpose of Mcgouirk is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shirl Lord & M Mcgouirk (private). It impounds the Tr Ohatchee Creek near Ragins Chapel Community.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Ragins Chapel Community |
| River/Stream | Tr Ohatchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74500, -86.03667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SHIRL LORD & M MCGOUIRK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00948 |
| Federal ID | AL00948 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |