Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33, Alabama, USA

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Quick Facts About Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33

Location: Cleburne, Alabama
Coordinates: 33.8667, -85.46
River: Little Terrapin Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1969
Dam Height: 51 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 550 ft (168 m)
Dam Capacity: 6,161 acre-ft (7,599 Ml)

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Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 Information

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 is an earthen embankment dam located in Borden Wheelers Springs, Cleburne, Alabama.

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

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1969 and is currently owned by WILL POLLARD.

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 Structure

The Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 is approximately 550 feet (168 m) long, 51 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 104,500 cubic yards (79,896 cubic metres).

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 226 acre-ft (279 Ml) and maximum capacity of 6,161 acre-ft (7,599 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 38 acres (15 ha) and the total catchment area is 16 square miles (41 square kilometres).

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 Spillway

The dam has a 150 feet (46 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 4924 cubic feet per second (139 cubic metres per second).

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33
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) 51 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 550 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 6,161 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 16 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 Weather

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Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33?

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 is in Alabama.

In which county is the Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33?

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 is in Cleburne County.

How high is the Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33?

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 is 51 feet high.

How long is the Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33?

Terrapin Creek W/S Dam Site 33 is 550 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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