Sara Ealum
Sara Ealum is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Alabama, built in 1995. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sara Ealum
The primary purpose of Sara Ealum 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 Sara Ealum (private). It impounds the Tr Cahaba near Cahaba.
The dam creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Cahaba |
| River/Stream | Tr Cahaba |
| Coordinates | 32.47500, -87.17083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 195 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SARA EALUM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL02490 |
| Federal ID | AL02490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |