Schneider is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height17 ft
Built195571 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 17 ft
17 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

17 ft tall and 150 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 Schneider

The primary purpose of Schneider is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herman K Elliott (private). It impounds the Tr Kelly Creek near Stewarts Crossroads.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

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.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Location

StateAlabama
CountySt. Clair
Nearest CityStewarts Crossroads
River/StreamTr Kelly Creek
Coordinates33.54500, -86.45667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Max Discharge100 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHerman K Elliott
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDAL01041
Federal IDAL01041
More InfoASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program)