Sharp Branch Dam
Sharp Branch Dam is an earth dam located in DeKalb County, Alabama, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sharp Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Sharp Branch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edward Cash (private). It impounds the Sharp Branch near Desoto Park Community.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | DeKalb |
| Nearest City | Desoto Park Community |
| River/Stream | Sharp Branch |
| Coordinates | 34.50500, -85.61833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 291 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | EDWARD CASH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01903 |
| Federal ID | AL01903 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |