Baumhower No. 1

DOLLARHIDE CREEK· Greene, Alabama· Built 1987· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Other Private

Key Takeaway

Baumhower No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 39.7% in AL)
Dam Length950 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage192 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge670 cfs
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDAL02319

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 14, 1987
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BOB BAUMHOWER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Baumhower No. 1?

Baumhower No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Baumhower No. 1?

Baumhower No. 1 is owned by BOB BAUMHOWER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Baumhower No. 1 built?

Baumhower No. 1 was completed in 1987, making it 39 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Baumhower No. 1?

Baumhower No. 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Baumhower No. 1?

Baumhower No. 1 has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Baumhower No. 1 last inspected?

Baumhower No. 1 was last inspected on July 14, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.