Bowden Dam
Key Takeaway
Bowden Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01588 |
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
DONALD BOWDEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bowden Dam?
Bowden Dam 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 Bowden Dam?
Bowden Dam is owned by DONALD BOWDEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bowden Dam built?
Bowden Dam 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 Bowden Dam?
Bowden Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.