Raper Dam
Raper Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Alabama, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Raper Dam
The primary purpose of Raper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jimmy Raper (private). It impounds the Gee Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 | Franklin |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Gee Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.50172, -88.14466 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JIMMY RAPER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02069 |
| Federal ID | AL02069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |