Hardin
Hardin is a gravity dam located in Etowah County, Alabama, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hardin
The primary purpose of Hardin is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Red Hardin (private). It impounds the Tr Black Creek near Brice.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Brice |
| River/Stream | Tr Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.09833, -85.93333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | RED HARDIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01251 |
| Federal ID | AL01251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |