Tallaseehatchee Creek W/s Dam Site 7
Tallaseehatchee Creek W/s Dam Site 7 is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Tallaseehatchee Creek W/s Dam Site 7
The primary purpose of Tallaseehatchee Creek W/s Dam Site 7 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 W M Kelly Jr (private). It impounds the Tr Weewoka Creek near Winterboro.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 346 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 929 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 04/14/1999. That was over 27 years ago.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Winterboro |
| River/Stream | Tr Weewoka Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.32330, -86.13670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 346 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 929 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 929 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,669 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | W M KELLY JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01083 |
| Federal ID | AL01083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |