Horne
Horne is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Horne
The primary purpose of Horne is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Horne Estate (private). It impounds the Tr Talladega Creek near Waldo.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 185 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Waldo |
| River/Stream | Tr Talladega Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.32000, -85.98667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HORNE ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01091 |
| Federal ID | AL01091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |