Rotch And Cassidy
Rotch And Cassidy is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Alabama, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rotch And Cassidy
The primary purpose of Rotch And Cassidy is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James E. Rotch (private). It impounds the Tr Yellow Creek near Edna Hill.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Edna Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr Yellow Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.42333, -85.63167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,553 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES E. ROTCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01207 |
| Federal ID | AL01207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |