Alex. City State Jr. College
Alex. City State Jr. College is an earth dam located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Alex. City State Jr. College
The primary purpose of Alex. City State Jr. College is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alex City St Jr College (private). It impounds the Tr Sugar Creek near Alexander City.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tallapoosa |
| Nearest City | Alexander City |
| River/Stream | Tr Sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.92333, -85.94500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALEX CITY ST JR COLLEGE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01824 |
| Federal ID | AL01824 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |