Seeburn Hezerig Dam
Seeburn Hezerig Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Seeburn Hezerig Dam
The primary purpose of Seeburn Hezerig Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Seeburn Hazerig (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek near Green Chapels Community.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Madison |
| Nearest City | Green Chapels Community |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.98667, -86.62333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,750 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SEEBURN HAZERIG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01871 |
| Federal ID | AL01871 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |