Buddy Phillips

TR-HINES CREEK· Hale, Alabama· Built 1970· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Buddy Phillips is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 70.4% in AL)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage568 acre-ft
Normal Storage409 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge630 cfs
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDAL02084

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 21, 1978
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BUDDY PHILLIPS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Buddy Phillips?

Buddy Phillips 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 Buddy Phillips?

Buddy Phillips is owned by BUDDY PHILLIPS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Buddy Phillips built?

Buddy Phillips was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Buddy Phillips?

Buddy Phillips serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Buddy Phillips?

Buddy Phillips has a dam height of 23 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 Buddy Phillips last inspected?

Buddy Phillips was last inspected on October 21, 1978. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.