Clifton Maddox

TR POPLAR CREEK· Covington, Alabama· Built 1960· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Clifton Maddox is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 15.1% in AL)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge120 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDAL00652

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CLIFTON MADDOX

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clifton Maddox?

Clifton Maddox 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 Clifton Maddox?

Clifton Maddox is owned by CLIFTON MADDOX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clifton Maddox built?

Clifton Maddox was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Clifton Maddox?

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

How tall is Clifton Maddox?

Clifton Maddox has a dam height of 12 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.

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.