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Alabama — Elmore County — Tallapoosa River

Location

StateAlabama
CountyElmore
RiverTallapoosa River
Coordinates32.53547, -85.88785

Physical Characteristics

NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length1,926 ft
NID Storage18,250 acre-ft
Max Storage18,250 acre-ft
Surface Area574 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 1, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAlabama Power Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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