Thorton No 1
Thorton No 1 is an earth dam located in Etowah County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thorton No 1
The primary purpose of Thorton No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ray Thorton (private). It impounds the Tr Dry Creek near Mayes Crossroads.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 818 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 | Etowah |
| Nearest City | Mayes Crossroads |
| River/Stream | Tr Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.02833, -85.80833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 818 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 826 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAY THORTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01235 |
| Federal ID | AL01235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |