Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5
Key Takeaway
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 is classified as significant hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 86.2% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 788 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 448 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,358 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | AL01773 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ALTON OGLES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 is owned by ALTON OGLES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 built?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 has a dam height of 32 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.
When was Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 last inspected?
Crooked Creek W/S Dam Site 5 was last inspected on March 18, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.