Watkins
Watkins is an arch dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Watkins
The primary purpose of Watkins is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thompson Properties (private). It impounds the Tr Big Black Creek near Whites Chapel.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | St. Clair |
| Nearest City | Whites Chapel |
| River/Stream | Tr Big Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.65333, -86.51500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,410 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THOMPSON PROPERTIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01047 |
| Federal ID | AL01047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |