Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22, Alabama, USA

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Quick Facts About Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22

Location: Cleburne, Alabama
Coordinates: 33.877594, -85.4325603
River: Terrapin Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1968
Dam Height: 106 ft (32 m)
Dam Length: 425 ft (130 m)
Dam Capacity: 6,772 acre-ft (8,353 Ml)

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Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 Information

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 is an earthen embankment dam located in Borden Springs, Cleburne, Alabama.

The dam, which is on the 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 1968 and is currently owned by U.S. FOREST SERVICE.

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 Structure

The Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 is approximately 425 feet (130 m) long, 106 feet (32 m) high and has a structural volume of 264,431 cubic yards (202,172 cubic metres).

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 264 acre-ft (326 Ml) and maximum capacity of 6,772 acre-ft (8,353 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 25 acres (10 ha) and the total catchment area is 22 square miles (56 square kilometres).

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 Spillway

The dam has a 50 feet (15 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 5900 cubic feet per second (167 cubic metres per second).

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22
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) 106 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 425 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 6,772 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 22 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 Weather

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Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22?

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 is in Alabama.

In which county is the Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22?

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 is in Cleburne County.

How high is the Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22?

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 is 106 feet high.

How long is the Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22?

Terrapin Creek WS Dam Site 22 is 425 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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