Harper No 2
Harper No 2 is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harper No 2
The primary purpose of Harper No 2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fratus Harper (private). It impounds the Tr Cottaquila Creek near White Plains South.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | White Plains South |
| River/Stream | Tr Cottaquila Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.74167, -85.68167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 270 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRATUS HARPER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00918 |
| Federal ID | AL00918 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |