H M Christian is an earth dam located in Elmore County, Alabama, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 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 H M Christian
The primary purpose of H M Christian 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 H M Christian (private). It impounds the Tr-chubahatchee Creek near Santuck.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 | Elmore |
| Nearest City | Santuck |
| River/Stream | Tr-chubahatchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50000, -86.10000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 497 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | H M Christian |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02061 |
| Federal ID | AL02061 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |