W M Russell Jr
W M Russell Jr is an earth dam located in Macon County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About W M Russell Jr
The primary purpose of W M Russell Jr is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W M Russell Jr (private). It impounds the Tr Calebee Creek near None Within 10 Miles.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Macon |
| Nearest City | None Within 10 Miles |
| River/Stream | Tr Calebee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.31000, -85.70500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 170 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W M RUSSELL JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00433 |
| Federal ID | AL00433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |