Mccrary, located in Lineville, Alabama, is a privately owned earth dam that spans the TR Crooked Creek.
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Built in 1960 for recreational purposes, this dam stands at a structural height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet. With a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, Mccrary has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment.
While the dam does not have a designated spillway, it has a maximum discharge capacity of 720 cubic feet per second. Despite being under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers' Mobile District, Mccrary has not been inspected, rated, or assessed for risk management measures. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk assessment guidelines are also not available, suggesting a lack of comprehensive monitoring and preparedness protocols in place.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mccrary presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Alabama. Its location in Clay County and the absence of state regulatory oversight raise questions about the dam's maintenance, safety protocols, and emergency response capabilities in the event of a potential failure. Further research and monitoring of Mccrary's condition and risk management measures could provide valuable insights for improving the resilience of similar dams in the region.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
500 |
River Or Stream |
TR CROOKED CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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Turnipseed Hunter Camp
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Cheaha State Park
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Lake Chinnabee
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