Floyd Cook Dam

RICE CREEK· Dallas, Alabama· Built 1969· Earth· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Floyd Cook Dam is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 49.8% in AL)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge900 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDAL00812

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

FLOYD COOK

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Floyd Cook Dam?

Floyd Cook Dam 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 Floyd Cook Dam?

Floyd Cook Dam is owned by FLOYD COOK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Floyd Cook Dam built?

Floyd Cook Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Floyd Cook Dam?

Floyd Cook Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Floyd Cook Dam?

Floyd Cook Dam 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.