Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 33
Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 33 is an earth dam located in Cleburne County, Alabama, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 33
The primary purpose of Terrapin Creek W/s Dam Site 33 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 Will Pollard (private). It impounds the Little Terrapin Creek near Borden Wheelers Springs.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cleburne |
| Nearest City | Borden Wheelers Springs |
| River/Stream | Little Terrapin Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.86670, -85.46000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,924 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | WILL POLLARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00609 |
| Federal ID | AL00609 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |