O M Wilson
O M Wilson is an earth dam located in Elmore County, Alabama, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About O M Wilson
The primary purpose of O M Wilson 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 O M Wilson (private). It impounds the Tr-wallahatchee Creek near Neman.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 | Neman |
| River/Stream | Tr-wallahatchee Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.58333, -85.96611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | O M WILSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02064 |
| Federal ID | AL02064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |