Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 06
Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 06 is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, Alabama, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 06
The primary purpose of Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 06 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Terrapin Creek Watershed Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Tr Terrapin Creek near Ellisville.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,422 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Ellisville |
| River/Stream | Tr Terrapin Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.00333, -85.62500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,422 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 638 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TERRAPIN CREEK WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00581 |
| Federal ID | AL00581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |