Harley Martin S Dam #3

TR-TOMBIGBEE RIVER· Pickens, Alabama· Built 1985· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Harley Martin S Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 70.4% in AL)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge360 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDAL02316

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
Last Inspection: September 27, 1985
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HARLEY MARTIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harley Martin S Dam #3?

Harley Martin S Dam #3 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 Harley Martin S Dam #3?

Harley Martin S Dam #3 is owned by HARLEY MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Harley Martin S Dam #3 built?

Harley Martin S Dam #3 was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Harley Martin S Dam #3?

Harley Martin S Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Other, 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 Harley Martin S Dam #3?

Harley Martin S Dam #3 has a dam height of 23 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 Harley Martin S Dam #3 last inspected?

Harley Martin S Dam #3 was last inspected on September 27, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.