Transco
Transco is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Transco
The primary purpose of Transco is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Transco Hub Club (private). It impounds the Tr Beaverdam Cr near Wadley.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Wadley |
| River/Stream | Tr Beaverdam Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.13833, -85.50500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TRANSCO HUB CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01852 |
| Federal ID | AL01852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |