Self
Self is an earth dam located in Lee County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Self
The primary purpose of Self is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Self (private). It impounds the Tr Little Uchee Creek near Moffits Mill.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 | Lee |
| Nearest City | Moffits Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr Little Uchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50667, -85.22333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 255 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT SELF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01706 |
| Federal ID | AL01706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |