Sedgefield Dam
Sedgefield Dam is an earth dam located in Wilcox County, Alabama, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sedgefield Dam
The primary purpose of Sedgefield Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Jimmy Hinton (private). It impounds the Tr-chilatchee Creek near Cibbs Quarters.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 417 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Wilcox |
| Nearest City | Cibbs Quarters |
| River/Stream | Tr-chilatchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.20000, -87.36667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 417 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JIMMY HINTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02050 |
| Federal ID | AL02050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |