R. L. Harris Dam, Alabama, USA

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Quick Facts About R. L. Harris Dam

Location: Randolph, Alabama
Coordinates: 33.258289, -85.616065
River: Tallapoosa River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1983
Dam Height: 152 ft (46 m)
Dam Length: 2,142 ft (653 m)
Dam Capacity: 426,000 acre-ft (525,462 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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R. L. Harris Dam Information

R. L. Harris Dam is a gravity earth dam located about 13 miles from Wadley, Randolph, Alabama.

The dam, which is on the Tallapoosa River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Fish and Wildlife Pond and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1983 and is currently owned by Alabama Power Company.

R. L. Harris Dam Structure

The R. L. Harris Dam is approximately 2,142 feet (653 m) long, 152 feet (46 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,500,000 cubic yards (1,146,833 cubic metres).

R. L. Harris Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 426,000 acre-ft (525,462 Ml) and maximum capacity of 426,000 acre-ft (525,462 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 10,661 acres (4,314 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,453 square miles (3,763 square kilometres).

R. L. Harris Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 310000 cubic feet per second (8778 cubic metres per second).

R. L. Harris Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

R. L. Harris Dam
Randolph, Alabama
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 152 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 2,142 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 426,000 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1,453 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

R. L. Harris Dam Weather

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R. L. Harris Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the R. L. Harris Dam?

R. L. Harris Dam is in Alabama.

In which county is the R. L. Harris Dam?

R. L. Harris Dam is in Randolph County.

How high is the R. L. Harris Dam?

R. L. Harris Dam is 152 feet high.

How long is the R. L. Harris Dam?

R. L. Harris Dam is 2,142 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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