Whites Dam
Whites Dam is an earth dam located in Cullman County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Whites Dam
The primary purpose of Whites Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R.e. Tilly (private). It impounds the Tr Crooked Creek near Clarkson.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Nearest City | Clarkson |
| River/Stream | Tr Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.20000, -86.98167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 188 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,047 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | R.E. TILLY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00990 |
| Federal ID | AL00990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |