Boozer
Boozer is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Boozer
The primary purpose of Boozer is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Boozer (private). It impounds the Tr Ballplay Creek near Allsop.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 | Allsop |
| River/Stream | Tr Ballplay Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.91833, -85.71333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES BOOZER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00941 |
| Federal ID | AL00941 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |