Sharpe No 2
Sharpe No 2 is an earth dam located in Chambers County, Alabama, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sharpe No 2
The primary purpose of Sharpe No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J C Sharpe (private). It impounds the Tr Carlisle Creek near Chapel Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1952, 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 | Chambers |
| Nearest City | Chapel Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr Carlisle Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.99333, -85.42000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J C SHARPE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00566 |
| Federal ID | AL00566 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |