Old Town Creek W/s Dam Site 26
Old Town Creek W/s Dam Site 26 is an earth dam located in Bullock County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Old Town Creek W/s Dam Site 26
The primary purpose of Old Town Creek W/s Dam Site 26 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 Bullock Co. Commission (local government). It impounds the Bughall Creek near Bughall.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 2,498 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Bullock |
| Nearest City | Bughall |
| River/Stream | Bughall Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.05110, -85.79680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,498 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 494 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BULLOCK CO. COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00258 |
| Federal ID | AL00258 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |