Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond
Key Takeaway
Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 95.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,020 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | AL83101 |
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
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond?
Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond 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 Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond?
Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond is owned by ALABAMA POWER COMPANY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond built?
Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond?
Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond?
Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond has a dam height of 60 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 Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond last inspected?
Farley Cat I Cool Water Storage Pond was last inspected on June 23, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.