Browns Dam
Key Takeaway
Browns Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 72.6% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 943 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00782 |
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
DR.JAMES M.BROWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Browns Dam?
Browns 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 Browns Dam?
Browns Dam is owned by DR.JAMES M.BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Browns Dam built?
Browns 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 Browns Dam?
Browns Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Browns Dam?
Browns Dam has a dam height of 24 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.