D R Dunlap Estate Dam
D R Dunlap Estate Dam is an earth dam located in Clarke County, Alabama, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About D R Dunlap Estate Dam
The primary purpose of D R Dunlap Estate Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carlton Realty Company (private). It impounds the Tombigbee River Offstream near Horseshoe Bend.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet. 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 | Clarke |
| Nearest City | Horseshoe Bend |
| River/Stream | Tombigbee River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 31.34000, -87.88833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CARLTON REALTY COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00053 |
| Federal ID | AL00053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |