Sehoy Plantation Lake Dam
Sehoy Plantation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bullock County, Alabama, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sehoy Plantation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sehoy Plantation Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Malcolm Mcclean (private). It impounds the Cowikee Creek near Guerryton.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,443 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/01/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bullock |
| Nearest City | Guerryton |
| River/Stream | Cowikee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.19500, -85.52500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,443 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,443 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,930 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MALCOLM MCCLEAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01897 |
| Federal ID | AL01897 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |