Bill Deloney
Key Takeaway
Bill Deloney is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 44% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 490 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02022 |
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
BILL DELONEY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bill Deloney?
Bill Deloney 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 Bill Deloney?
Bill Deloney is owned by BILL DELONEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bill Deloney built?
Bill Deloney was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Bill Deloney?
Bill Deloney serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bill Deloney?
Bill Deloney has a dam height of 17 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.