Upper Bear Creek Dam

Alabama — Marion County

Location

StateAlabama
CountyMarion
Coordinates34.27296, -87.69350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height85 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length1,515 ft
NID Storage40,100 acre-ft
Max Storage40,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,470 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1.25

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTVA

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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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