Pope
Pope is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pope
The primary purpose of Pope is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by B W Pope (private). It impounds the Tr Big Canoe Creek near Steele.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Steele |
| River/Stream | Tr Big Canoe Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.93333, -86.21833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | B W POPE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01500 |
| Federal ID | AL01500 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |