Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72
Key Takeaway
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 1,090 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 181 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | AL02572 |
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
MARENGO CO. COMMISSION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72 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 72?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72 is owned by MARENGO CO. COMMISSION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72 built?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72 was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 72?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72 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 72?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72 has a dam height of 18 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 72 last inspected?
Dry Creek W/S Dam Site 72 was last inspected on August 24, 2001. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.