Choctawatchee No 1
Key Takeaway
Choctawatchee No 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 39.7% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 402 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00758 |
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
MRS C D BOYD
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Choctawatchee No 1?
Choctawatchee No 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 Choctawatchee No 1?
Choctawatchee No 1 is owned by MRS C D BOYD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Choctawatchee No 1 built?
Choctawatchee No 1 was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Choctawatchee No 1?
Choctawatchee No 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Choctawatchee No 1?
Choctawatchee No 1 has a dam height of 16 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.