Terrapin Creek - Site 31 Dam, Alabama, USA

Quick Facts About Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam

Location: Cleburne, Alabama

Coordinates: 33.8927, -85.5286

River: River

Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction

Type: Earth

Commissioned: 1972

Dam Height: 73 ft (22 m)

Dam Length: 461 ft (141 m)

Dam Capacity: 9,600 acre-ft (11,841 Ml)

Hazard Potential: High

Condition Assessment: Not Rated

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Map

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Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Information

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Cleburne County, Alabama.

The dam, which is on the River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1972 and is currently owned by USDA FS.

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Structure

The Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam is approximately 461 feet (141 m) long, 73 feet (22 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 5,120 acre-ft (6,315 Ml) and maximum capacity of 9,600 acre-ft (11,841 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is square miles (0 square kilometres).

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 10 feet (3 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

	Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Cleburne, 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)	73	730	550	357	216
Length (Ft)	461	1,244	5,673	6,920	1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)	9,600	30,237,000	9,562,000	3,540,000	29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)		167,800	74,100	3,611	108,355

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Weather

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Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam?

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam is in Alabama.

In which county is the Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam?

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam is in Cleburne County.

How high is the Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam?

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam is 73 feet high.

How long is the Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam?

Terrapin Creek – Site 31 Dam is 461 feet long.

More Dams in Cleburne County:

Greers Ferry Dam
High Rock Lake - Site 24 Dam
Sweetwater Lake - Site 7 Dam
Terrapin Creek - Site 31 Dam
Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33
Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22

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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