Calfee Lake Dam
Calfee Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Chilton County, Alabama, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Calfee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Calfee Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rickie Wade Calfee (private). It impounds the Tr-benson Creek near North Isabella.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chilton |
| Nearest City | North Isabella |
| River/Stream | Tr-benson Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.83833, -86.77833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,750 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RICKIE WADE CALFEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01671 |
| Federal ID | AL01671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |