Cheaha Creek W/s Dam Site 3
Cheaha Creek W/s Dam Site 3 is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cheaha Creek W/s Dam Site 3
The primary purpose of Cheaha Creek W/s Dam Site 3 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Talladega Co. Commission (local government). It impounds the Mud Creek near Talladega.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 670 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2001. That was over 25 years ago.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Talladega |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.40167, -86.02500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,810 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TALLADEGA CO. COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01078 |
| Federal ID | AL01078 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |