Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 21
Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 21 is an earth dam located in Cleburne County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 21
The primary purpose of Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 21 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 Giff Brothers (private). It impounds the Camp Creek near Borden Wheelers Springs.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,926 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/12/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cleburne |
| Nearest City | Borden Wheelers Springs |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.83330, -85.50000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,926 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,926 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,530 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GIFF BROTHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00607 |
| Federal ID | AL00607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |