Edward Myers
Edward Myers is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Edward Myers
The primary purpose of Edward Myers is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mrs.edward Myers (private). It impounds the Tr Ramar Creek near Le Grand.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Le Grand |
| River/Stream | Tr Ramar Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.17167, -86.27333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 560 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MRS.EDWARD MYERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00485 |
| Federal ID | AL00485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |