Factory Creek W/s Dam Site 7
Factory Creek W/s Dam Site 7 is an earth dam located in Sumter County, Alabama, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Factory Creek W/s Dam Site 7
The primary purpose of Factory Creek W/s Dam Site 7 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 Buck Dial (private). It impounds the Factory Creek near Epes.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 1,569 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 867 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Nearest City | Epes |
| River/Stream | Factory Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.74000, -88.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,569 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 867 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUCK DIAL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02257 |
| Federal ID | AL02257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |