Watkins
Watkins is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Watkins
The primary purpose of Watkins is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christian Serv Mission (private). It impounds the Tr Cane Creek near Cook Springs.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1971, 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 | St. Clair |
| Nearest City | Cook Springs |
| River/Stream | Tr Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.66000, -86.36000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHRISTIAN SERV MISSION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01034 |
| Federal ID | AL01034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |