Dr Robert Lamb #1
Key Takeaway
Dr Robert Lamb #1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 44% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 275 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02104 |
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
DR ROBERT LAMB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dr Robert Lamb #1?
Dr Robert Lamb #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 Dr Robert Lamb #1?
Dr Robert Lamb #1 is owned by DR ROBERT LAMB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dr Robert Lamb #1 built?
Dr Robert Lamb #1 was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Dr Robert Lamb #1?
Dr Robert Lamb #1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dr Robert Lamb #1?
Dr Robert Lamb #1 has a dam height of 17 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.