Schneider
Schneider is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Schneider
The primary purpose of Schneider is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herman K Elliott (private). It impounds the Tr Kelly Creek near Stewarts Crossroads.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | St. Clair |
| Nearest City | Stewarts Crossroads |
| River/Stream | Tr Kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.54500, -86.45667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HERMAN K ELLIOTT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01041 |
| Federal ID | AL01041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |