W.r.odum Lakes and Dams is an earth dam located in Greene County, Alabama, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 700 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 W.r.odum Lakes and Dams
The primary purpose of W.r.odum Lakes and Dams is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W R Odum (private). It impounds the Stephens Creek near Beulah Church.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Beulah Church |
| River/Stream | Stephens Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.82500, -87.91500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 850 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W R Odum |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00734 |
| Federal ID | AL00734 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |