C E Boyd
C E Boyd is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About C E Boyd
The primary purpose of C E Boyd is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by C E Boyd Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-bodka Creek near Spring Valley Church.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Spring Valley Church |
| River/Stream | Tr-bodka Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.80833, -88.30000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 665 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | C E BOYD ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00212 |
| Federal ID | AL00212 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |