Thrasher Dam
Thrasher Dam is an earth dam located in Calhoun County, Alabama, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Thrasher Dam
The primary purpose of Thrasher Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jerry Thrasher (private). It impounds the Tr Of Ohatchee Cr near Grayton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Calhoun |
| Nearest City | Grayton |
| River/Stream | Tr Of Ohatchee Cr |
| Coordinates | 33.85833, -85.97500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JERRY THRASHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01780 |
| Federal ID | AL01780 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |