Cheaha Creek W/S Dam Site 6

Alabama — Talladega County — CHEAHA CREEK

Location

StateAlabama
CountyTalladega
RiverCHEAHA CREEK
Coordinates33.48611, -85.94167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height79 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage12,580 acre-ft
Max Storage12,580 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2004
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTALLADEGA CO. COMMISSION

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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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