Cheaha Creek W/s Dam Site 4
Cheaha Creek W/s Dam Site 4 is an earth dam located in Shelby County, Alabama, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cheaha Creek W/s Dam Site 4
The primary purpose of Cheaha Creek W/s Dam Site 4 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 Jim Walter Corp (private). It impounds the Owen Branch near Talladega.
The dam stands 69 feet tall and stretches 505 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,352 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 04/15/1999. That was over 27 years ago.
At 69 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Nearest City | Talladega |
| River/Stream | Owen Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.45000, -86.45000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,352 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,115 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | JIM WALTER CORP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00007 |
| Federal ID | AL00007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |