D R Stallworth Dam is an earth dam located in Washington County, Alabama, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 675 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About D R Stallworth Dam
The primary purpose of D R Stallworth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by D R Stallworth (private). It impounds the Tr-escatawpa River near Vinegar Bend.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Washington |
| Nearest City | Vinegar Bend |
| River/Stream | Tr-escatawpa River |
| Coordinates | 31.26333, -88.35167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | D R Stallworth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01757 |
| Federal ID | AL01757 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |