Limbaugh
Limbaugh is an earth dam located in Talladega County, Alabama, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Limbaugh
The primary purpose of Limbaugh 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 James Limbaugh (private). It impounds the Tr Fourmile Creek near Bonair.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 | Talladega |
| Nearest City | Bonair |
| River/Stream | Tr Fourmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.26000, -86.31167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 807 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | JAMES LIMBAUGH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01102 |
| Federal ID | AL01102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |