Rex Waldrop Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 300 ft long. 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 Rex Waldrop Dam
The primary purpose of Rex Waldrop Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rex P Waldrop (private). It impounds the Tr-valley Creek near Selma.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Selma |
| River/Stream | Tr-valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.59167, -86.96000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rex P Waldrop |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00697 |
| Federal ID | AL00697 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |