Crooked Creek W/s Dam Site 17a
Crooked Creek W/s Dam Site 17a is an earth dam located in Clay County, Alabama, built in 1985. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Crooked Creek W/s Dam Site 17a
The primary purpose of Crooked Creek W/s Dam Site 17a 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 Paul Wellborn (private). It impounds the Wesobulga Creek near Cragford.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 957 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,925 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 05/11/1999. That was over 26 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Cragford |
| River/Stream | Wesobulga Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.21860, -85.68440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 957 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,925 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,925 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 409 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44,812 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PAUL WELLBORN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02305 |
| Federal ID | AL02305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |