C E Sellers No 4
Key Takeaway
C E Sellers No 4 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5,750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00532 |
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 E SELLERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of C E Sellers No 4?
C E Sellers No 4 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 E Sellers No 4?
C E Sellers No 4 is owned by C E SELLERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was C E Sellers No 4 built?
C E Sellers No 4 was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 E Sellers No 4?
C E Sellers No 4 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.