Fort Payne Dam

Alabama — DeKalb County

Location

StateAlabama
CountyDeKalb
Coordinates34.51788, -85.67099

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,085 ft
NID Storage1,394 acre-ft
Max Storage1,394 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF FORT PAYNE ALA.

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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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