Thrift Dam
Thrift Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thrift Dam
The primary purpose of Thrift Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Thrift, Thomas (private). It impounds the Tr Egoniaga Cr near Old Davisville.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Old Davisville |
| River/Stream | Tr Egoniaga Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.65833, -85.64167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | THRIFT, THOMAS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01782 |
| Federal ID | AL01782 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |