Bailey
Bailey is an earth dam located in Coosa County, Alabama, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bailey
The primary purpose of Bailey is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Erman Bailey (private). It impounds the Candler Branch Creek near Cross Key Ch Community.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coosa |
| Nearest City | Cross Key Ch Community |
| River/Stream | Candler Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.05333, -86.01167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 382 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ERMAN BAILEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01828 |
| Federal ID | AL01828 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |