Littrell Dam

Littrell Dam is an earth dam located in Limestone County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Littrell Dam

The primary purpose of Littrell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marvin Littrell (private). It impounds the Tr Dry Creek near Poplar Creek.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyLimestone
Nearest CityPoplar Creek
River/StreamTr Dry Creek
Coordinates34.80333, -87.10167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage94 acre-ft
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Max Discharge10 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMARVIN LITTRELL
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01902
Federal IDAL01902
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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