Mcmurray Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 375 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mcmurray Dam
The primary purpose of Mcmurray 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 Fr Co Baptist Asso (private). It impounds the Tr-blue Creek near Old Burleson.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 174 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Old Burleson |
| River/Stream | Tr-blue Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.39500, -88.07000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 349 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Fr Co Baptist Asso |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00097 |
| Federal ID | AL00097 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |