Cedar Creek Dam
Cedar Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Franklin County, Alabama, built in 1979. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Cedar Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Cedar Creek Dam 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 Tva (federal). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Allsboro.
The dam stands 102 feet tall and stretches 3,160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,450 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 179 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/2025.
At 102 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Alabama dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Allsboro |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.54514, -87.97470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93,940 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,450 acres |
| Drainage Area | 179 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 111,760 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL05902 |
| Federal ID | AL05902 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |