W R Turnipseed is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Alabama, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 735 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About W R Turnipseed
The primary purpose of W R Turnipseed is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W.r.turnipseed Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr Little Catoma Creek near Shepherd Hill.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 735 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Shepherd Hill |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Catoma Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.18833, -86.04833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 735 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,230 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W.r.turnipseed Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00524 |
| Federal ID | AL00524 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |