Rumac
Rumac is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rumac
The primary purpose of Rumac 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 Ruth Curtis (private). It impounds the Tr Gulf Creek near Rainbow City.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 | Rainbow City |
| River/Stream | Tr Gulf Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.88334, -86.24500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | RUTH CURTIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01061 |
| Federal ID | AL01061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |