Dynne Creek W/s Dam Site 1
Dynne Creek W/s Dam Site 1 is an earth dam located in Cleburne County, Alabama, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dynne Creek W/s Dam Site 1
The primary purpose of Dynne Creek W/s Dam Site 1 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 Arlon Smith & Noble Lee Nolen (private). It impounds the Tr-dynne Creek near Beason Mill.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,068 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 04/13/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cleburne |
| Nearest City | Beason Mill |
| River/Stream | Tr-dynne Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.55670, -85.51170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,068 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,068 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 773 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ARLON SMITH & NOBLE LEE NOLEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02288 |
| Federal ID | AL02288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |