D R Stallworth Dam

D R Stallworth Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Alabama, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About D R Stallworth Dam

The primary purpose of D R Stallworth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by D R Stallworth (private). It impounds the Tr-escatawpa River near Vinegar Bend.

The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyWashington
Nearest CityVinegar Bend
River/StreamTr-escatawpa River
Coordinates31.26333, -88.35167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Length675 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerD R STALLWORTH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01757
Federal IDAL01757
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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