Elmer Dunnam
Elmer Dunnam is an earth dam located in Coosa County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elmer Dunnam
The primary purpose of Elmer Dunnam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elmer Dunnam (private). It impounds the Tr Hatchett Creek near Mc Ewin Springs.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 296 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coosa |
| Nearest City | Mc Ewin Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr Hatchett Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.99833, -86.14833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 296 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELMER DUNNAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00969 |
| Federal ID | AL00969 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |