Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2
Key Takeaway
Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 66 ft (taller than 96.4% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 607 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00004 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2?
Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2?
Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 built?
Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 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 Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2?
Greenleaf - Choccolocco 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 Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2?
Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 has a dam height of 66 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 Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 last inspected?
Greenleaf - Choccolocco Site 2 was last inspected on September 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.