Estess
Estess is an earth dam located in Etowah County, Alabama, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Estess
The primary purpose of Estess is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Morris Estess (private). It impounds the Tr Coosa River near Edwardsville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 | Etowah |
| Nearest City | Edwardsville |
| River/Stream | Tr Coosa River |
| Coordinates | 34.05500, -85.94167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 137 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MORRIS ESTESS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01249 |
| Federal ID | AL01249 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |