Walls is an earth dam located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, built in 1933. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 600 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 Walls
The primary purpose of Walls is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John W Hodnett (private). It impounds the Tr Sugar Creek near Alexander City South.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Tallapoosa |
| Nearest City | Alexander City South |
| River/Stream | Tr Sugar Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.90167, -85.95833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 960 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John W Hodnett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00879 |
| Federal ID | AL00879 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |