Rice
Rice is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rice
The primary purpose of Rice is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr Miller W Samford Est. (private). It impounds the Tr-halawakee Creek near Beans Mill.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, 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 | Perry |
| Nearest City | Beans Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr-halawakee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.67333, -87.34500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 255 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DR MILLER W SAMFORD EST. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00375 |
| Federal ID | AL00375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |