Sumatanga
Sumatanga is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sumatanga
The primary purpose of Sumatanga is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sumatanga Methodist Camp (private). It impounds the Tr Little Canoe Creek near Ne Steele.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 585 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 | Ne Steele |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Canoe Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.96000, -86.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 585 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 487 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SUMATANGA METHODIST CAMP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01058 |
| Federal ID | AL01058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |