Shuptrine #2

Shuptrine #2 is an earth dam located in Perry County, Alabama, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height23 ft
Built198145 years ago

Dam profile

NID height · 23 ft
23 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

23 ft tall and 750 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 Shuptrine #2

The primary purpose of Shuptrine #2 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 Shuptrine Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Tr-rogers Ck near Alberta.

The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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

StateAlabama
CountyPerry
Nearest CityAlberta
River/StreamTr-rogers Ck
Coordinates32.38306, -87.46694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage232 acre-ft
Max Storage232 acre-ft
Normal Storage146 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge130 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerShuptrine Cattle Co
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAL02051
Federal IDAL02051
More InfoASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program)