J S Dunlap
J S Dunlap is an earth dam located in Coosa County, Alabama, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About J S Dunlap
The primary purpose of J S Dunlap is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by J S Dunlap (private). It impounds the Little Jacks Creek near Mc Ewin Springs.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coosa |
| Nearest City | Mc Ewin Springs |
| River/Stream | Little Jacks Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.93306, -86.16666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | J S DUNLAP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL00974 |
| Federal ID | AL00974 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |