Clyde Powell
Clyde Powell is an earth dam located in Lee County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Clyde Powell
The primary purpose of Clyde Powell is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clyde Powell (private). It impounds the Tr-hospilika Creek near Mt Zion South.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Lee |
| Nearest City | Mt Zion South |
| River/Stream | Tr-hospilika Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.54000, -85.12167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 255 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLYDE POWELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00411 |
| Federal ID | AL00411 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |