Mush Creek W/s Dam Site 2
Mush Creek W/s Dam Site 2 is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mush Creek W/s Dam Site 2
The primary purpose of Mush Creek W/s Dam Site 2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Young Est & Weissinger E (private). It impounds the Hurricane Creek near Pleasant Hill.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 2,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,627 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Hill |
| River/Stream | Hurricane Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.16670, -86.96670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,627 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,627 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 433 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 641 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | YOUNG EST & WEISSINGER E |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02045 |
| Federal ID | AL02045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |