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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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Morning Star Church |
| River/Stream | Tr Catoma Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.21667, -86.12333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 285 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MORRIS DEES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00509 |
| Federal ID | AL00509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |