Taunton
Taunton is an earth dam located in Chambers County, Alabama, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Taunton
The primary purpose of Taunton is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mack Taunton (private). It impounds the Tr Osanippa Cr near Faixfax.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 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 | Chambers |
| Nearest City | Faixfax |
| River/Stream | Tr Osanippa Cr |
| Coordinates | 32.77833, -85.20833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 234 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MACK TAUNTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01841 |
| Federal ID | AL01841 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |