Danny Fulford
Key Takeaway
Danny Fulford is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 75.4% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,487 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02071 |
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
DANNY FULFORD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Danny Fulford?
Danny Fulford 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 Danny Fulford?
Danny Fulford is owned by DANNY FULFORD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Danny Fulford built?
Danny Fulford was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Danny Fulford?
Danny Fulford serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Danny Fulford?
Danny Fulford has a dam height of 25 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.