Morris Dees No 2

Morris Dees No 2 is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Morris Dees No 2

The primary purpose of Morris Dees No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Morris Dees (private). It impounds the Tr Catoma Creek near Morning Star Church.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityMorning Star Church
River/StreamTr Catoma Creek
Coordinates32.21667, -86.12333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length540 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Max Discharge285 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMORRIS DEES
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL00509
Federal IDAL00509
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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