Dr William Willard
Key Takeaway
Dr William Willard is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 15.1% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02106 |
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 WILLIAM WILLARD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dr William Willard?
Dr William Willard 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 William Willard?
Dr William Willard is owned by DR WILLIAM WILLARD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dr William Willard built?
Dr William Willard was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 William Willard?
Dr William Willard 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 William Willard?
Dr William Willard 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.
When was Dr William Willard last inspected?
Dr William Willard was last inspected on October 29, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.