High Pine Creek W/s Dam Site 2
High Pine Creek W/s Dam Site 2 is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About High Pine Creek W/s Dam Site 2
The primary purpose of High Pine Creek W/s Dam Site 2 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 Mrs Lula Birdsong (private). It impounds the High Pine Cr near Roanoke.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 388 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,343 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 04/14/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Roanoke |
| River/Stream | High Pine Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.17580, -85.37500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 388 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,343 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,343 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MRS LULA BIRDSONG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00821 |
| Federal ID | AL00821 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |