Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11
Key Takeaway
Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 83.1% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00818 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
PERRY CO. COMMISSION
Local Government
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Significant HazardFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11?
Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 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 Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11?
Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 is owned by PERRY CO. COMMISSION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 built?
Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11?
Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11?
Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 has a dam height of 30 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 Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 last inspected?
Big Prairie Creek W/S Dam Site 11 was last inspected on June 13, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.