Ketchepedrake Creek W/s Dam Site 1 is an earth dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 760 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Ketchepedrake Creek W/s Dam Site 1
The primary purpose of Ketchepedrake Creek W/s Dam Site 1 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 R O Henry (private). It impounds the Elder Cr near Dempsey.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 874 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 03/12/1998. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Dempsey |
| River/Stream | Elder Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.47170, -85.76830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 874 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 874 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,498 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | R O Henry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00592 |
| Federal ID | AL00592 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |