Hickman
Hickman is an other dam located in St. Clair County, Alabama, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hickman
The primary purpose of Hickman is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W M Davis (private). It impounds the Tr Little Canoe Creek near Buzzard Roost.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair |
| Nearest City | Buzzard Roost |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Canoe Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.76667, -86.46000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W M DAVIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01068 |
| Federal ID | AL01068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |