Littrell Dam is an earth dam located in Limestone County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 550 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 Littrell Dam
The primary purpose of Littrell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Marvin Littrell (private). It impounds the Tr Dry Creek near Poplar Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Limestone |
| Nearest City | Poplar Creek |
| River/Stream | Tr Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.80333, -87.10167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Marvin Littrell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01902 |
| Federal ID | AL01902 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |