Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1
Key Takeaway
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 72.6% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,264 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 342 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02451 |
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
OTIS SMITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 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 Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1 is owned by OTIS SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1 built?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1 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 Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1 has a dam height of 24 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 Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1 last inspected?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 1 was last inspected on July 15, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.