Harkins
Harkins is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Harkins
The primary purpose of Harkins is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Curtis Harkins (private). It impounds the Tr Bryant Creek near Riser.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Riser |
| River/Stream | Tr Bryant Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.31333, -86.26167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CURTIS HARKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01104 |
| Federal ID | AL01104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |