Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2
Key Takeaway
Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 88.3% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00596 |
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
CLARK,PARKER,LUKER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2?
Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 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 Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2?
Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 is owned by CLARK,PARKER,LUKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 built?
Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2?
Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 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 Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2?
Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 has a dam height of 35 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 Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 last inspected?
Fox Creek W/S Dam Site 2 was last inspected on May 11, 1999. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.