New Hope
New Hope is an earth dam located in Randolph County, Alabama, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New Hope
The primary purpose of New Hope is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by New Hope Hunting Club (private). It impounds the Tr Wedowee Creek near Wedowee.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Randolph |
| Nearest City | Wedowee |
| River/Stream | Tr Wedowee Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.31833, -85.42333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 225 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEW HOPE HUNTING CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00832 |
| Federal ID | AL00832 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |