Billy Dial #1
Key Takeaway
Billy Dial #1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 79.2% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 427 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02440 |
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
BILLY DIAL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Billy Dial #1?
Billy Dial #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 Billy Dial #1?
Billy Dial #1 is owned by BILLY DIAL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Billy Dial #1 built?
Billy Dial #1 was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Billy Dial #1?
Billy Dial #1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Billy Dial #1?
Billy Dial #1 has a dam height of 26 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 Billy Dial #1 last inspected?
Billy Dial #1 was last inspected on December 3, 1991. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.