Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1
Key Takeaway
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 10.9% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02344 |
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
BUBBA DRURY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1?
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #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 Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1?
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 is owned by BUBBA DRURY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 built?
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1?
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1?
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 has a dam height of 11 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 Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 last inspected?
Bubba Drury - Carmichael #1 was last inspected on November 14, 1986. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.