Drury Garris No. 1
Key Takeaway
Drury Garris No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 44% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 187 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 580 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02327 |
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
DRURY GARRIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Drury Garris No. 1?
Drury Garris No. 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 Drury Garris No. 1?
Drury Garris No. 1 is owned by DRURY GARRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Drury Garris No. 1 built?
Drury Garris No. 1 was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Drury Garris No. 1?
Drury Garris No. 1 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Drury Garris No. 1?
Drury Garris No. 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.
When was Drury Garris No. 1 last inspected?
Drury Garris No. 1 was last inspected on July 29, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.