Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One
Key Takeaway
Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01372 |
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
CALVIN CHILDRESS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One?
Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One 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 Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One?
Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One is owned by CALVIN CHILDRESS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One built?
Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One?
Calvin Childers Lake Dam No One serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.