C. A. Burton Hwy 69
Key Takeaway
C. A. Burton Hwy 69 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 20.9% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 65 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02311 |
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
C. A. BURTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of C. A. Burton Hwy 69?
C. A. Burton Hwy 69 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 C. A. Burton Hwy 69?
C. A. Burton Hwy 69 is owned by C. A. BURTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C. A. Burton Hwy 69 built?
C. A. Burton Hwy 69 was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 C. A. Burton Hwy 69?
C. A. Burton Hwy 69 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 C. A. Burton Hwy 69?
C. A. Burton Hwy 69 has a dam height of 13 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 C. A. Burton Hwy 69 last inspected?
C. A. Burton Hwy 69 was last inspected on August 15, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.