Sand Creek Dam Number One

Sand Creek Dam Number One is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Sand Creek Dam Number One

The primary purpose of Sand Creek Dam Number One is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-sand Creek near North Alberta.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyDallas
Nearest CityNorth Alberta
River/StreamTr-sand Creek
Coordinates32.27667, -87.47000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Max Discharge125 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01619
Federal IDAL01619
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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