Container Corporation Treatment Dam
Key Takeaway
Container Corporation Treatment Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 2,010 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01810 |
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
CONTAINER CORPORATION 1
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Container Corporation Treatment Dam?
Container Corporation Treatment Dam 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 Container Corporation Treatment Dam?
Container Corporation Treatment Dam is owned by CONTAINER CORPORATION 1 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Container Corporation Treatment Dam built?
Container Corporation Treatment Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Container Corporation Treatment Dam?
Container Corporation Treatment Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.