Reedy Morris is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Alabama, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Reedy Morris
The primary purpose of Reedy Morris 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 Reedy Morris (private). It impounds the Tr-short Ck. near Albertville.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Albertville |
| River/Stream | Tr-short Ck. |
| Coordinates | 34.21667, -86.13333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 83 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Reedy Morris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02350 |
| Federal ID | AL02350 |
| More Info | ASDSO on Alabama (no state dam safety program) |