W T Palmer is an earth dam located in Autauga County, Alabama, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 250 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 W T Palmer
The primary purpose of W T Palmer is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by George Burks (private). It impounds the Tr-haney Branch near Autaugaville.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 | Autauga |
| Nearest City | Autaugaville |
| River/Stream | Tr-haney Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.43333, -86.55000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,030 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | George Burks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01983 |
| Federal ID | AL01983 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |